Exploring the gut-ocular axis: Unravelling the link
between gut health and ocular conditions. Dr Sunni Patel looks into gut and eye health and the interconnected nature of our bodily systems

Fiona Anderson discusses the differing referral pathways within the UK effective triage and recognising red flags that require immediate referral

Sarah Farrant and Nikolina Budimlija consider how contact lens and lifestyle choices can affect lens wear and success

Communicating with both children and parents can be challenging. Sally Bates discusses effective communication strategies and paediatric frame fitting

Sarah Arnold describes a rare patient case of ocular complications following travel abroad

Dr Byki Huntjens, Dr Jelle Vehof and Dave Block provide a summary of the recent TFOS Lifestyle report

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