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Navigating the glare: Identifying modern visual challenges for drivers and spectacle lens solutions

Kevin Gutsell considers the visual challenges faced by modern drivers and discusses some of the available lens designs and coatings

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TFOS Lifestyle Part 3 – Elective medications and procedures

In the latest instalment of our TFOS series, TFOS ambassador Sarah Farrant describes the role elective medications and elective procedures have to play on the integrity of the ocular surface

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Optometrists

Low vision: A quick guide for busy optometrists and dispensing opticians

We invited specialist optometrist, Cirta Tooth, to put together a simple to follow guide for ECPs wishing to improve their offerings for low vision patients

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Optometrists

Inherited retinal diseases 1

Optometrist Sarah Arnold presents thought-provoking case studies on the topic of inherited retinal disease, taking into consideration both the clinical signs of significance and need to communicate in a sensitive and thoughtful manner

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Optometrists

The art of non-verbal communication

Optometrist and medical student, Anneka Ali, considers the implications of non-verbal communication for eye care practitioners

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Optometrists

Exploring ophthalmic lens properties

Mark Hickton explains why critical thinking is essential when comparing the optical properties of spectacle lenses

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Optometrists

Navigating the current CPD requirements

As we approach the last stage of this CPD cycle Michelle Mehta explains registrant responsibilities including the new reflective exercise

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Optometrists

Post-operative complications of cataract surgery

Christian Dutton, Simon Hardman-Lea, Kin Tam, Jasraj Bhangra and Jo-Sheetal Thethy summarise the pathophysiology and management of cataract post-operative complications as identified by the National Ophthalmology Database Audit 2023

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Optometrists

Setting a new standard of care for driving patients

Eluned Creighton-Sims looks at the global variance in driving vision standards and that using more visual testing methods is related to improved driver safety

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Optometrists

‘Are you a driver?’ Communicating about fitness to drive in the eye examination

Dr Sheila Rae consider the visual acuity requirements for Group 1 drivers highlighting that drivers must achieve at least Snellen 6/12 acuity and pass the number plate test

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