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My flipper

Optometrist at BBR Optometry, Nick Black, shares how his flipper adds efficiency and satisfaction for his contact lens and low vision patients

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

East Midlands optometrists invited to contribute to study

University of Nottingham researcher aims to develop a test for contrast sensitivity and visual acuity by observing involuntary eye movements

Research | by Selina Powell

Scottish biotechnology company aims to improve glaucoma surgery outcomes

New research suggests that an artificial virus could provide a more targeted and less toxic option for glaucoma surgery

Research | by Selina Powell

Marking the centenary

Kirk & Kirk founder talks to OT about the story behind its latest Centena collection that it will showcase at 100% Optical

Eyewear and lenses | by Emily McCormick

Social media and the law: four ways to stay safe online

AOP senior solicitor and director designate, Ella Franci, and AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson share their top tips for avoiding legal trouble on the wild west of the web

AOP | by Selina Powell

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Science & Vision

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Scientists find duration of blinks acts as conversational cue

In an experiment using a virtual reality ‘listener,’ volunteers kept their answers shorter when the length of an avatar’s blinks was longer

Research | by Selina Powell

Scottish study highlights link between obesity and sight loss

Between 10 and 15% of patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension suffer from irreversible visual impairment

Research | by Selina Powell

Patients with migraines that affect vision may be at greater risk of irregular heartbeat

New study suggests visual disturbances before a migraine increases risk of atrial fibrillation

Research | by Selina Powell

Scientists investigate “domino effect” in retinoblastoma

Researchers halted the spread of eye cancer in zebra fish with the injection of a medication designed to inhibit part of the disease pathway

Research | by Selina Powell

Error prone: 21 NHS patients receive an incorrect intraocular lens

Recommendations for improving IOL safety have been released by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch

Research | by Selina Powell

Industry

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Birmingham Optical to host OCT refresher day next week

CET sessions include how to fit the device into your practice and make it a commercial success

Equipment and suppliers | by Andrew McClean

Moorfields Eye Charity donates Zeiss device to St George’s Hospital

The Clarus 500 will enable ophthalmologists to show patients what their practitioner sees

Charity | by Andrew McClean

Something completely different

OT 's Get the look blogger, Lizzy Yeowart highlights what standout eyewear has to offer

Eyewear and lenses | by Lizzy Yeowart

Duke of Kent visits Haag-Streit UK headquarters

Prince Edward was given a tour of the company’s Harlow headquarters and shown its Clement Clarke Ophthalmic product range

Equipment and suppliers | by Andrew McClean

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The benefits and risks of laser surgery

John Bolger tells OT that optometrists should explain that laser procedures are an option for contact lens patients ahead of his CET session at 100% Optical

AOP | by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire

Health Secretary outlines preparations for no-deal Brexit

NHS workers have been discouraged from stockpiling medicines in a letter describing plans for the “unlikely scenario” of an EU exit without agreement

Health services | by Selina Powell

Fax machine ban: NHS England working on solution for optical sector

Plans to ease referral challenges in the wake of a veto on fax machines are set to be announced in January

Health services | by Selina Powell

Verkazia approved by SMC

An eye drop has been approved for use by the NHS in Scotland for patients with severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis

Health services | by Emily McCormick

Optometrist who submitted false registration application suspended

London-based optometrist, Kiran Jeerh, has received a six-month suspension order

Clinical and regulatory | by Selina Powell

In practice

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A supporting role

Optometrist Helen Court speaks to OT about her professional passions and her career path

Practitioner stories | by Ian Beasley

Scrivens recognises strategy director

The opticians has awarded this year’s Sasha Georgevic Award to Pat Bulger

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

Getting around optics

Third year optometry undergraduate, Fahim Zaman, on transforming theoretical knowledge into practical skills, preparing for pre-reg and why auto-refraction could benefit optometrists

Career development | by Andrew McClean

Inside…Downes Opticians

Optometrist and practice owner, Clare Downes, on how a cover letter is key and what your hobbies say about you

Career development | by Emily McCormick

CET

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C-52445 Survival pack: Paediatric dispensing case studies

This article presents a series of cases to illustrate various approaches for managing the challenges of paediatric dispensing

CET points: 1
Published: 01 November 2018 | Closes: 26 December 2018

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C-55975 Survival pack: Ocular allergic disease

This video lecture gives a thorough overview of ocular allergic disease, from epidemiology to patient management. We will explore diagnostic procedures and treatment guidance, enabling practitioners to enhance their clinical management skills when presented with such patients

CET points: 1
Published: 01 November 2018 | Closes: 26 December 2018

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C-57975 Survival pack: Clinical decision making: how not to be wrong

This article explores the decisions that we make as clinicians. It explains the important distinction between technicians who collect information and clinicians who act on information and take responsibility for doing so

CET points: 1
Published: 01 November 2018 | Closes: 26 December 2018

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