Australia-based researchers and academics, Md Mahmudul Hasan, Jack Phu, Arcot Sowmya, Erik Meijering and Michael Kalloniatis continue our series on AI and eye care with a summary of evidence highlighting the role AI could play in glaucoma and neurodegenerative disease diagnosis

Gillian Smith highlights the underestimated impact of vision loss experienced by patients and the available benefits of certification and registration for a Certificate of Visual Impairment

This fourth article by Fiona Anderson discusses the different marketing mediums, laws and regulations that apply to adverts and online behaviour

Neil Retallic and Dr Ketan Parmar highlight key considerations for the eye care professional when fitting and managing contact lens wear in patients with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and autism. The authors focus on the importance of communication and offer practical steps for the ECP

In a continuation of our AI series, Singapore based researchers Zhen Ling Teo and Daniel Shu Wei Ting describe advances in AI applications with respect to anterior eye conditions

Sarah Arnold walks us through another intriguing patient case, highlighting the important role optometrists play in systemic disease detection

This third article by Fiona Anderson, highlights the skillset and role of the dispensing optician

Claire McDonnell explores the known pitfalls of buying counterfeit contact lenses, often bought online, and what can be done about them

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