A review of genetics and refractive error and how it may affect modern optometric practice by optometrists Cheralynn Saunders and Dr Neema Ghorbani Mojarrad

The last in a series of articles summarising the key findings of the BCLA CLEAR publication, a major review of the published evidence relating to all aspects of contact lens practice, Neil Retallic and Dr Manbir Nagra offers an overview of the contact lens ongoing care aspects from the BCLA CLEAR section relating to evidence based contact lens practice1

Dr Manbir Nagra and Neil Retallic introduce a new interactive CPD exercise that aims to stimulate discussion about evidence-based CL fitting

In this first article in a series on dry eye disease, Andrew Price discusses the signs, symptoms and effects of dry eye on vision highlighting the importance that patients are seen by registered eye care professionals as in far too many cases misunderstanding of what dry eye is, its nature and inappropriate treatment often can lead to a delayed diagnosis and worsening of the condition

Using the TFOS DEWS II Diagnostic and Methodology Report Tina Arbon Black highlights the importance of following an evidenced based approach to dry eye assessment and ensuring safe and effective patient communication

In this first of a series of articles Fiona Anderson discusses the importance of communication within optical practice and strategies to ensure safe and professional interactions between staff members and between staff and patients

Following on from their recent article Myopia management with spectacle lenses – an update (Optician July 28, 2023) –
Peter Black and Tina Arbon Black explore myopia evidence, new management options and some of the standards of practice issues that surround myopia management

In the final part of this series looking at an important cause of visual impairment in children, Cirta Tooth outlines how children with cerebral visual impairment can be supported

Sarah Arnold examines how a diligent dispensing optician’s look into a case of varifocal non-tolerance restored a patient’s eye health and sight

The 10th in a series of articles summarising the key findings of the BCLA CLEAR publication, a major review of the published evidence relating to all aspects of contact lens practice, Dr Manbir Nagra and Neil Retallic offer an overview of the contact lens fitting aspects from the BCLA CLEAR section relating to evidence based contact lens practice (C106621 suitable for one distance learning CPD point for optometrists and contact lens opticians)