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A changing focus on dry eye

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on many patients’ lifestyles has shone new light on dry eye symptoms, with opportunities available for practices to meet this need

Equipment and suppliers | Kimberley Young

“I can be pretty proud of where I am”

Pre-reg optometrist Peter Grant on how problem solving in practice can have an important impact on patients’ wider health

Career development | Lucy Miller

58-year-old patient with double vision diagnosed with COVID-19

BMJ Case Reports authors have described their treatment of a man who presented with vertical diplopia and abnormal eye movement

Research | Selina Powell

Study explores safety of virtual eye care service

New research finds that a Moorfields Eye Hospital virtual accident and emergency service is as safe as an in-person service

Research | Selina Powell

Five Muslim scientists who shaped optics

Optometrist Shamina Asif traces the historical contribution of Muslim scientists to the field of optometry

Practitioner stories | Shamina Asif

Independent practice wins business award

Conlons of Barrow Opticians and Hearing Care recognised for ‘dedication to its community’

High Street | Emily McCormick

World Council of Optometry calls for a standard of care for myopia management

The organisation’s board of directors has unanimously passed a resolution recommending optometrists incorporate the standard of care for myopia management in practice

Optical organisations | Kimberley Young

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C-77284 Primary care assessment and management of macular holes

CET points: 1
Published: 09 April 2021 | Closes: 02 July 2021

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C-77478 Communication essentials: health literacy in practice

This CET exam describes health literacy, its relevance, challenges and outcomes. Communication interventions to promote health literacy in healthcare practice are suggested

CET points: 1
Published: 09 April 2021 | Closes: 02 July 2021

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C-77412 Dispensing children in a special needs school environment

This CET exam outlines ways to support successful spectacle wear for children with learning disabilities. The role of dispensing in a multidisciplinary special school eye care team is discussed

CET points: 1
Published: 09 April 2021 | Closes: 02 July 2021

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The student optometrists facing the challenges of the pandemic

Over a year on from the first lockdown in the UK, OT is reflecting on the disruption current students and pre-registration optometrists have experienced, and the hurdles that remain

Career development | Kimberley Young

Senior NHS staff encourage Muslims to continue receiving vaccinations during Ramadan

NHS workers have emphasised that receiving a COVID-19 vaccination does not break the fast observed during daylight hours

Health services | Selina Powell

Infection control: protecting staff and patients

Optometrist and AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, discusses infection control in practice during the pandemic

AOP | Dr Peter Hampson

Support, support, support: proactively engaging contact lens wearers

How can practitioners prevent contact lens dropout, and what methods are they using to achieve this? OT sought to find out

Contact lenses | Lucy Miller, Laurence Derbyshire

A new platform, product reveals, and CET points: 100% Optical goes virtual

100% Optical will deliver a virtual event between 23–24 May, offering education and interactive CET, as well as networking and meeting opportunities. OT found out more…

Optical organisations | Kimberley Young

Science & vision

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UCL scientists seek to advance gene editing

New research will involve applying CRISPR gene editing technology to mini retinas grown in the lab

Research | Selina Powell

One in 10 dry eye patients unable to work because of condition

A survey of 500 dry eye patients across five countries explored the impact of the condition on daily life

Research | Selina Powell

Glaucoma: could bone marrow help prevent sight loss?

Scientists are investigating whether bone marrow stem cells could help to limit the loss of retinal ganglion cells in glaucoma patients

Research | Selina Powell

Study finds alcohol consumption linked to lower risk of cataract surgery

Researchers discover that low to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower chance of requiring cataract surgery

Research | Selina Powell, Laurence Derbyshire

Researchers identify 50 new eye colour genes

A study involving 195,000 people across Europe and Asia has found that the genetics of eye colour is more complex than previously thought

Research | Selina Powell

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Optos explores what patients want from eye examinations

An Optos survey found that patients value trustworthy expertise and advanced technology, but also identified gaps in knowledge around the tests carried out in an examination

High Street | Kimberley Young

Johnson & Johnson Vision and Menicon join forces in myopia management

Through the strategic collaboration, the companies aim to expand the availability of Menicon products developed to manage the progression of myopia

Contact lenses | Kimberley Young

Visually impaired commuters struggle after National Rail website goes greyscale

The measure, which was taken as a mark of respect following Prince Phillip’s death, has now been reversed

Charity | Selina Powell

Zeiss Vision Care launches antiviral and antibacterial lens coating

The coating integrates nanosilver technology to kill potentially harmful viruses and bacteria on the surface of the lens

Eyewear and lenses | Kimberley Young

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Before the GOC in 2021

An at-a-glance summary of recent fitness to practise decisions published by the optical regulator

Clinical and regulatory | Selina Powell

World Council of Optometry calls for a standard of care for myopia management

The organisation’s board of directors has unanimously passed a resolution recommending optometrists incorporate the standard of care for myopia management in practice

Optical organisations | Kimberley Young

Spires of hope

AOP chief executive, Henrietta Alderman, on the need to take time to consider the impact of the pandemic on the profession

AOP | Henrietta Alderman

GOC survey finds high levels of public satisfaction in the profession

The 2021 public perceptions research found that confidence in the profession remains high, also showing an increase in the numbers of people who would seek assistance from an optometrist in the first instance for eye issues

Clinical and regulatory | Kimberley Young