CooperVision to launch public myopia campaign
As a survey suggests over half of parents polled did not know there are long-term risks of myopia, CooperVision’s new campaign will aim to increase awareness of myopia and how its progression can be slowed
Researchers find increase in myopia progression post-pandemic
Scientists from Hong Kong and Singapore have investigated trends in short-sightedness following the onset of COVID-19 restrictions
Behind the design: Johnson & Johnson Vision on the Acuvue Oasys Multifocal
OT heard from the contact lens manufacturer on the technologies featured in its new two-weekly contact lens for patients with presbyopia
C-78418 Management of choroidal naevi
This CET Video exam details the clinical features to look for when assessing choroidal naevi in practice. Guy Negretti explains when pigmented choroidal lesions should be referred to the hospital eye service and when they can be safely monitored within primary care. He discusses choroidal lesions that may mimic the appearance of a choroidal naevus, including choroidal melanoma
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
Dealing with referral refusals
AOP clinical and regulatory advisor, Roshni Kanabar, advises on how to deal with referral refusals
NHS England to shift primary care contract management functions to Integrated Care Boards
NHS England has confirmed to the OFNC that GOS will remain a national contract following the transfer of responsibility in April 2022
GOC approves patient encounter requirements change for qualified DOs and CLOs
The modified requirements apply immediately and relate to all registered dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians who are training on the Scheme
NICE updates prescribing guidelines for common infections
Antimicrobial prescribing guidance for conditions such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis and cellulitis have been refreshed
78-year-old patient has miniature telescope implanted in eye
The pioneering procedure is being used to improve the quality of life of patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration
A genetic shield: new technique protects optic nerve cells
Scientists have shown that a form of gene therapy preserves vision in a mouse model of glaucoma
Vision Aid Overseas encourages the public to Go for Glasses
The charity is asking the public and optical practices to get active as part of its summer fundraising challenge
Dealing with referral refusals
AOP clinical and regulatory advisor, Roshni Kanabar, advises on how to deal with referral refusals
SpaMedica invests in door-to-door service for cataract patients
A fleet of 40 minibuses has been transporting around 1000 patients each month to undergo cataract surgery
UN General Assembly adopts Vision for Everyone resolution
The resolution aims to address preventable sight loss and calls for new targets on eye care to be included in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Independents Day event rescheduled for October
The event will focus on the theme of commercialising myopia management
The journey to an entirely IP-qualified practice
Practice owner Peter Frampton was in the first class of optometrists to qualify in independent prescribing, in 2009. More than a decade on, he explains how having a fully IP staff has huge benefits for the contact lens side of his business
My binocular indirect ophthalmoscope
Hospital optometrist, Amy Unwin, shares how a piece of equipment that she first encountered at university has become her unlikely go-to for fundus examinations in the hospital setting
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