Mastering triage
Making sure patients get the right care at the right time is an essential aspect of offering a quality eye care service. Practice team members share their thoughts on how to embed a successful triage process
Link between low Vitamin C levels and retinal bleeding
Researchers have found that bleeding gums and bleeding in the eye are associated with low levels of Vitamin C
Supporting the practice team
OT and the AOP have produced a number of resources focused on supporting and upskilling the whole practice team
C-77558 Anterior eye cases in practice
This VRICS exam presents a series of anterior eye cases that may present in routine practice. Review the images and use additional resources where necessary to complete the questions
C-77557 Cases of sudden vision loss
This VRICS exam presents four cases of sudden vision loss. Review the images and use additional resources where necessary to complete the questions
C-78033 Can contact lenses still be an option for patients with dry eye disease?
The CET exam will review the association between dry eye disease and contact lens wear, highlighting the use of contact lenses in the management of the condition
Association of Optometrists Ireland calls for new contract amid growing hospital waiting lists
Optometrists urge HSE to provide more care in the community as 40,000 patients wait for outpatient eye care
An interactive virtual community: 100% Optical Online 2021
The online event, held between 23–24 May, launched a new platform for the industry show that will continue to be built upon in the future
“A chairmanship characterised by COVID-19”
AOP chair, Mike George, on reducing AOP fees during the pandemic, responding to evolving professional pressures, and changing Council to reflect a diverse membership
AI and glaucoma: "With our technique, you’d be able to quantify the earliest change"
Researchers have combined OCT technology, adaptive optics and deep neural networks to aid the detection of neurodegenerative disease
Research suggests over-correcting myopia may exacerbate progression
A study exploring the use of overminus lens therapy in children with exotropia found a greater myopic shift in those with overminus spectacles
New research may lead the way to drug treatment for cataract
Scientists hope their work exploring the role of aquaporin proteins could lead to drug-based therapies
Charity week volunteer drive
Vision Care for Homeless People is calling for optometrist volunteers to support its clinics in Manchester and Leeds
Association of Optometrists Ireland calls for new contract amid growing hospital waiting lists
Optometrists urge HSE to provide more care in the community as 40,000 patients wait for outpatient eye care
The AOP launches its vision for the future
The AOP’s Strategy for Optometry aims to highlight the key role optometry plays as part of the NHS and showcase where the profession can further relieve pressure on the health service
High-volume cataract service included within £160m plan to ease hospital wait lists
The funding boost aims to develop a blueprint for the post-pandemic recovery of elective surgery within the NHS
An interactive virtual community: 100% Optical Online 2021
The online event, held between 23–24 May, launched a new platform for the industry show that will continue to be built upon in the future
“We needed to be more disruptive to reach our target audience”
Brand manager for Alcon UK & Ireland, Eddie Pigott, and Eyekandy chief marketing officer, Garrett Albanese, on taking patient support to an augmented reality platform
Home is where the heart is
Optometrist and wellbeing life coach, Sheena Tanna-Shah, talks to OT about how she first met fellow optometrist and husband, Piyus Tanna, and why he is her personal and professional inspiration
There’s no I in team
For me, the pandemic has emphasised the importance of those around me. What has it highlighted for you?
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