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Durham optometrist develops technology to enhance patient experience

A new Optimec Visual Fixation System makes sight tests easier for patients with learning disabilities and dementia

Inside…Community Care Opticians

Executive director at Community Care Opticians, Michelle Peel, on the importance of personalising a cover letter to the role you are applying for and answering the key question of why

Career development | by Emily McCormick

The childhood experience that inspired a researcher to prevent avoidable blindness

New Zealand bioengineer, Dr Ehsan Vaghefi, talks with OT about his innovative MyIScope device

Technology | by Selina Powell

The shape of things to come

Lizzy Yeowart takes a look at the emerging eyewear trends for 2019

Eyewear and lenses | by Lizzy Yeowart

CooperVision launches new brand for 18—25 year olds

Live is a silicone hydrogel daily disposable contact lenses

Contact lenses | by Andrew McClean

Seed launches 1DayPure Moisture

The owner of UltraVision has launched a daily disposable contact lens into the UK and Ireland

Contact lenses | by Andrew McClean

AOP Awards 2019 winners revealed

The winners of this year’s AOP Awards were announced during a black-tie gala dinner and ceremony yesterday

AOP | by Emily McCormick, Laurence Derbyshire

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Science & Vision

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New algorithm can detect key marker of diabetic retinopathy with an accuracy of 98%

Brazilian and Australian researchers develop artificial intelligence technology that can spot fluid from damaged blood vessels inside the retina

Research | by Selina Powell

Harmful effects of screen time in children “overstated”

New guidance from UK paediatricians suggests negative effects are linked to lost opportunities for other activities such as exercise, sleep and socialising

Research | by Selina Powell

Scientists trial berry extract as treatment for eye cancer

A compound from the Christmas berry primrose plant is being explored as a potential therapeutic option for uveal melanoma

Research | by Selina Powell

Non-concussive head injuries result in visual changes among young American football players

US research has highlighted that head injuries which do not result in concussion can still worsen near point of convergence measurements

Research | by Selina Powell

Star struck: man develops cataract after being punched in the face

A 36-year-old patient presented at hospital with redness, pain and diminishing vision in his left eye

Research | by Selina Powell

Industry

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Eyewear exhibitors line up launches for 100% Optical

This weekend’s show will feature new styles from International Eyewear, Waterside Labs, De Rigo and Dunelm Optical

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

Green solution

CEO and designer of MonkeyGlasses, Mai-Britt Seaton, tells OT about being inspired by nature and the company’s expansion plans

Equipment and suppliers | by Andrew McClean

SeeAbility is charity partner of 100% Optical 2019

Charity | by Emily McCormick

Ronit Furst to launch frame collection with Prue Leith

The eyewear company will showcase the new collection at 100% Optical

Eyewear and lenses | by Emily McCormick

Professional support

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AOP to continue “successful” 100% Optical partnership for a further three years

The partnership between the AOP and Media 10 has officially been extended until 2022

AOP | by Emily McCormick

100 hours of CET at 100% Optical

The education programme will include topics such as near vision, data protection and audiology

AOP | by Andrew McClean

AECOM selected to design new £250m Moorfields and UCL facility

The company will work alongside architects Penoyre & Prasad and White Arkitekter on the project following a six-month competition

Health services | by Selina Powell

What will 2019 have in store?

There is a sense of relief as the New Year’s Eve stragglers finally close the door on a tough year. Dr Ian Beasley is certainly ready to welcome 2019

AOP | by Ian Beasley

AOP to host Stage 2 webinar

The webinar will provide hints and tips for pre-regs who are preparing for the assessment

AOP | by Andrew McClean

In practice

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“It was quite out of the blue”

Team leader and student trainer at Vision Aid Overseas, Mark Esbester, tells OT about his volunteer work for the charity, which led to him receiving an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s honours

Practitioner stories | by Andrew McClean

“You can remember something special about every single race”

Southampton marathon runner and triathlete, Chris Goodwin, talks with OT about personal bests, retinitis pigmentosa and why motivation has to come from within

Practitioner stories | by Selina Powell

Textbook author, Dr Jack J Kanski, remembered by co-author as an “incredible mentor”

Dr Brad Bowling said that the late ophthalmologist’s work has “touched the lives of optometrists and ophthalmologists worldwide”

Practitioner stories | by Selina Powell

Hospital learnings

Pre-reg optometrist, Nikki Sharma, shares her experiences during her hospital placement

Career development | by Nikki Sharma

CET

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C-61797 Anisometropia: does this mean we have to dispense single vision lenses?

This article analyses some of the problems related to anisometropic prescriptions from a dispensing perspective and discusses potential single vision and multifocal solutions

CET points: 1
Published: 02 January 2019 | Closes: 22 February 2019

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C-61775 Breaking bad news

This article outlines the approaches that practitioners should consider when delivering difficult news to patients about their clinical prognosis

CET points: 1
Published: 02 January 2019 | Closes: 22 February 2019

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C-61459 The myope up close

This article describes how binocular vision assessment is relevant to identifying children at risk of developing myopia and managing progressing myopes in both spectacle and contact lens corrections

CET points: 1
Published: 02 January 2019 | Closes: 22 February 2019

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