Andrew Franklin explains the concept of fixation disparity and how it might be measured and interpreted

Professor Mo Jalie discusses the recently introduced eighth generation of progressive lens design

This month’s interactive CET is designed to encourage discussion of how to predict possible causes of contact lens dropout and to consider pre-emptive measures to minimise the risk of it happening. Bill Harvey explains

Elizabeth Lumb offers a refresher for toric contact lens fitting, emphasising the key points to consider during the process

A better understanding of contact lens dropout is revealing new insights into how to retain patients through a lifetime of lens wear. Jane Veys and Anna Sulley highlight opportunities to put the latest findings into practice. (C56531, one point distance learning CET for optometrists and contact lens opticians)

Andrew Millington discusses no-shows and missed appointments in practice, likely causes and implications for ensuring optimum future eye care provision

Dr Doina Gherghel discusses the role of eye care practitioners in the prevention, diagnosis and management of stroke

Professor Mo Jalie takes a look at adaptive optics and the development of lenses with controllable power change capability

Professor Fiona L Henriquez describes the nature of Acanthamoeba and its impact upon ocular health.

Current toric soft contact lens performance varies throughout the day, mirroring earlier findings among wearers of spherical lenses, as Kieron Mathews, Ben Daigle and Dr Giovanna Olivares report.