In focus: Optometry’s popularity boosts degree numbers
The number of optometry degrees in the UK are on the rise, with one more starting this September. Zoe Wickens reports
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Pathways of research
Retinal function: Pathways of research
Dr Douglas Clarkson takes a look at some of the latest research into how the ...
Changing pressures
Changing pressures
In the first of two reports from the recent Haag-Streit UK Glaucoma Symposium, ...
In focus: Clinical training
In focus: Optical students report lack of clinical training
Latest research by the GOC shows most newly-qualified optical professionals are ...
Refractive surgery abroad
Case study: Refractive surgery abroad
Contact lens optician Graeme Stephenson and patient Scott O’Regan McGowan ...
Stronger together
Stronger together
Bill Harvey catches up with the president of the European Council for Optometry ...
Easy on the eyes
Easy on the eyes
Proper eye makeup removal is vital to maintaining eye health. Zoe Wickens ...
Communication is everything
Myopia management 3: Communication is everything
In the third and final feature in our series where practitioners describe their ...
A window into the brain
In focus: A window into the brain
The retina already tells us a huge amount about our health, but it may be about ...
NICE cataract referrals
NICE cataract referrals
Christian Dutton, Peter McElduff, Lyn Price and Mr Simon Hardman-Lea discuss the efficient and effective management of cataract
Colour vision tests for children
Colour vision tests
Michael and Joshua Mandel find out whether a low-cost colour vision test could be designed with coloured sweets that mght be more attuned to the specific needs of the paediatric population
Optician Awards: Multiple practice of the year
Multiple practice of the year
The cobbled streets surrounding Truro cathedral house many historic buildings it now also plays home to the Multiple Practice of the Year winner from the 2018 Optician Awards. Chris Bennett travelled west to find out more
A case of traumatic uveitis
A case of traumatic uveitis
Optometrist Dr Keyur Patel describes a case of traumatic anterior uveitis and argues that such a presentation might be managed within practice by the optometrist with the relevant experience and confidence
Clinical findings from the EAOO – part 2
EAOO report
In another of his reports from Croatia, Bill Harvey describes some of the latest clinical findings that caught his attention at the recent European Academy Conference
Q&A: Dr Denize Atan, consultant senior lecturer in ophthalmology, University of Bristol
Q&A: Dr Denize Atan
Important new findings that time spent in education is a causal factor for myopia has reopened the debate about how lifestyles are linked to the eye condition. Joe Ayling interviewed one of the lead researchers from the Bristol Medical School study
In focus: Eye care services demand urgent attention
In focus: Eye care services
With the Brexit deal dominating debate in Westminster, eye health campaigners are having to shout even louder to be heard. Joe Ayling reports on the release of an important APPG report to Parliament
Low vision: Apps and online resources
Apps and online resources
Bill Harvey looks at some of the increasing number of apps and programs available that are proving a great help for those with a visual impairment
Seeing beyond the eyes: CET roadshow launches
CET roadshow launches
A nationwide CET roadshow was launched May 14 to raise awareness of the difficulties faced by patients who are diagnosed with irreversible sight loss. Optician reports
Getting an intelligent second opinion
A second opinion
Bill Harvey discusses a recent paper highlighting the potential value of artificial intelligence in primary care eye care
CET feedback: NICE guidelines interactive
NICE guidelines interactive
Bill Harvey discusses your responses to our recent interactive CET exercise concerning the revised NICE guidelines regarding the assessment and management of suspected ocular hypertension ad chronic open angle glaucoma (C59722)
