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Light adaptive contact lens named as one of the best inventions of 2018

The Johnson & Johnson Vision and Transitions Optical contact lens has been recognised by Time magazine

Contact lenses | by Andrew McClean

LOCSU launches new brand at NOC

A new “contemporary, professional and credible” logo has been adopted by the Local Optical Committee Support Unit

Optical organisations | by Selina Powell

Opti announces first time exhibitors

Eyewear companies from Switzerland, Japan, France, Canada and Hong Kong will showcase new collections at the German trade show

Optical organisations | by Andrew McClean

Orbis marks 20 years in Ethiopia

Country director of Orbis Ethiopia, Dr Alemayehu Sisay, discusses the charity’s eye care achievements over the last two decades and what its goals are for the future

Charity | by Emily McCormick, Laurence Derbyshire

Much to play for

In 2018 the AOP educated politicians about optometry, and educated itself about what members want and need in the future. There is much to be done as the Association pushes further on all the issues that matter, writes Henrietta Alderman

AOP | by Henrietta Alderman

A meeting of myopia minds

Organisations have met in Singapore to talk about myopia strategies

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

OT focuses on…products and services at 100% Optical

OT takes a look at what equipment, ophthalmic lenses and services will be showcased at 100% Optical 2019 when the show returns to ExCeL London on 12–14 January

Equipment and suppliers | by Andrew McClean

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Bons-eye: the weird and wonderful world of ocular photography

From a monochromatic tree to a tiny galaxy, a vision research picture competition showcases the diverse beauty of the human eye

Research | by Selina Powell

Children born during the summer have higher myopia risk

Playing computer games boosts risk of short-sightedness, while fertility treatment has a protective effect

Research | by Selina Powell

Study finds screen time alone has “little practical effect” on children’s sleep patterns

The research highlights that contextual factors around digital device use have a more pronounced effect on paediatric sleep

Research | by Selina Powell

An honest look: eye contact can encourage truthful behaviour

Using an interactive computer game, scientists found that study participants were less likely to lie after meeting someone else’s gaze

Research | by Selina Powell

Common tests for glaucoma can underestimate severity of disease

Researchers caution that focussing on peripheral vision can overlook the presence of central vision loss

Research | by Selina Powell

Industry

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Online hack compromises credit card details of thousands of contact lens customers

Vision Direct has identified 16,300 customers who may have had their personal information taken between 3 and 8 November

Contact lenses | by Selina Powell

CEO of Andy Wolf Eyewear steps down

Katharina Schlager is taking time away from the business to spend with her family

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

Zeiss launches VR app and updates Visuconsult 100

Updates allow practitioners to demonstrate the performance of different lenses

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

Driving customer loyalty

Delegates at a Glasklar event explored how to improve customer retention and increase referrals

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

Professional support

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General Optical Council business standards

GOC Acceptance Criteria makes it easier to “filter out” complaints

The optical regulator has published new criteria that set a benchmark for whether a fitness to practise complaint is investigated

Optical organisations | by Selina Powell

CET completion 5% lower than expected

Completion rates are tracking behind 2015, when 400 registrants did not meet CET requirements

Optical organisations | by Selina Powell

Moorfields consultant attends launch of diabetic retinopathy project in India

The study aims to develop screening for the disease at primary care level

Health services | by Andrew McClean

GOC appoints director of casework and resolutions

Dionne Spence joins the optical regulator following roles at the Financial Ombudsman Service and Prison and Probation Ombudsman

Optical organisations | by Selina Powell

GOC launches consultation on Education Strategic Review

There are five new proposed standards that cover areas including quality of learning, patient safety and access to clinical experience

Clinical and regulatory | by Andrew McClean

In practice

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“I remember thinking, ‘What a beautiful place to die’”

Photographer Giles Duley lost three limbs after stepping on a landmine in Afghanistan. He shared his story of finding hope in the bleakest places at NOC

Practitioner stories | by Selina Powell

My colleagues and my peers

As a newly-qualified optometrist, Natasha Richards, does not underestimate the support she receives from her peers

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

Aston University World Antibiotic Awareness Week event

Aston University promotes World Antibiotic Awareness Week

Third year optometry students informed members of the public about good contact lens hygiene

Career development | by Selina Powell

A passion for specialist contact lenses

Matthew Carter works for Moorfields Eye Hospital on a part-time basis within the external disease clinic and contact lens service. His contact lens role involves supervision and training of colleagues in specialist contact lenses. He is also a director of the Linklater Warren group of independent practices in the South East

Practitioner stories | by Ian Beasley