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Coronavirus: the optics briefing

One in five Specsavers support office jobs at risk, an ophthalmic microscope drape, and optometrists recruited for COVID-19 contact tracing

by Selina Powell

Working from home as a pre-reg

Pre-reg optometrist, Tamara Hasan, on how she’s adapted to working from home during the COVID-19 crisis

Career development | by Lucy Miller

Vision concerns? AOP encourages motorists to contact their optometrist before driving

Motorists urged to pick up the phone before getting behind the wheel after Dominic Cummings said he drove 30 miles to ‘test his eyesight’

Health services | by Selina Powell

Coronavirus: on the ground in Altrincham

Optometrist and independent practice owner, Anthony Josephson, shares his concerns as a small business during COVID-19 and how he is using this time to plan for the future

Practitioner stories | by Kimberley Young

“All of these cases have really encouraged me to explore hospital optometry as a career”

City, University of London optometry student, Twinkle Bhuva, explains how a trip to India confirmed her interest in hospital optometry as a career

Career development | by Lucy Miller

Using remote consultations

Each month, OT poses a scenario from a practitioner. Here, we look at managing remote consultations

Business management | by Roshni Kanabar

Obituary: Jill Cheney

The “exceptionally committed and passionate” optometrist and member of the Wolverhampton Local Optical Committee has passed away

Practitioner stories | by Kimberley Young

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CUES: “It's about delivering care in the safest way we can”

Zoe Richmond, interim clinical director of the Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU), tells OT about setting up the COVID-19 Urgent Eyecare Service.

Business management | by Zoe Richmond

Call for optometrists to join coronavirus contact tracing workforce

The NHS and Public Health England are recruiting over 3000 clinical professionals to work as home-based caseworkers

Health services | by John White

“We need to protect the next generation of optometrists now”

Third-year optometry student and AOP councillor, Luke McRoy-Jones, calls on the profession to address the far-reaching impact of the coronavirus pandemic for student and pre-reg optometrists, from patient interactions to clinical teaching

AOP | by Luke McRoy-Jones

Specsavers announces 450 support office jobs at risk of redundancy

Support office roles at the Guernsey, Nottingham and Southampton offices are at risk, though optometrists and colleagues employed in UK stores will not be affected.

High Street | by Kimberley Young

Government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme opens early

The scheme has opened for applications from 13 May but concerns remain over “gaps” in support

Business management | by Kimberley Young

Science & vision

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AI collaboration develops an ‘early warning system’ for AMD

The artificial intelligence system could help to predict the progression of wet age-related macular degeneration in high risk patients and even guide future preventative treatments.

Technology | by Kimberley Young

All about atropine

A UK trial is investigating the effectiveness of 0.01% atropine for the management of myopia. OT speaks to Queen’s University Belfast professor, Augusto Azuara-Blanco, and Aston University lecturer, Dr Nicola Logan, about the study

Research | by Selina Powell

Using technology to provide eye care to the “invisible patients”

OT speaks to Peek’s head of programme training, Karen Sparrow

Technology | by Emily McCormick, Laurence Derbyshire

Scientists explore link between eye pressure and glaucoma

Experiments in rodents tested the effect of changing pressure within the eye using a tiny tube connected to a pressure sensor

Research | by Selina Powell

Smartphone app checks for jaundice in newborn babies

A screening method that quantifies the yellowness of the eye could lead to earlier identification and treatment of jaundice

Technology | by Selina Powell

Industry

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Irish optometrists return to work

Optical practices in the Republic of Ireland opened on Monday 18 May, with patients urged to attend

High Street | by Lucy Miller

A metal moment

Optometrist and lifestyle blogger, Lizzy Yeowart, takes a look at double detailing

Eyewear and lenses | by Lizzy Yeowart

Mapping eye accident and emergency clinics in London

A new Google Map resource has been made to provide information on local eye clinics, aiming to help optometrists and patients to find their closest units

High Street | by Kimberley Young

Specsavers announces 450 support office jobs at risk of redundancy

Support office roles at the Guernsey, Nottingham and Southampton offices are at risk, though optometrists and colleagues employed in UK stores will not be affected.

High Street | by Kimberley Young

Professional support

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Call for optometrists to join coronavirus contact tracing workforce

The NHS and Public Health England are recruiting over 3000 clinical professionals to work as home-based caseworkers

Health services | by John White

“We need to protect the next generation of optometrists now”

Third-year optometry student and AOP councillor, Luke McRoy-Jones, calls on the profession to address the far-reaching impact of the coronavirus pandemic for student and pre-reg optometrists, from patient interactions to clinical teaching

AOP | by Luke McRoy-Jones

Employers urged by AOP to make sure they treat locum staff fairly and retain trust

Concerns raised as employers confirm locum rates have fallen due to a decrease in demand and revenue during the pandemic

AOP | by John White

Drop in A&E attendance during lockdown

A Manchester Royal Eye Hospital ophthalmologist has reported a “worrying” reduction in retinal detachment presentations in the first few weeks of the lockdown

Health services | by Kimberley Young

Myopia's rapidly changing evidence base

As interventions continue to evolve, let’s get into the myopia management groove now and keep pace with the newest options

AOP | by Dr Ian Beasley BSc (Hons), DOptom, MCOptom

In practice

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CUES: “It's about delivering care in the safest way we can”

Zoe Richmond, interim clinical director of the Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU), tells OT about setting up the COVID-19 Urgent Eyecare Service.

Business management | by Zoe Richmond

Obituary: Brian Harvey

The optometrist who was described as “passionate about raising the status of the profession” has passed away.

Practitioner stories | by Kimberley Young

Communicating with staff whilst working remotely

Liz Jackson, optometrist and co-owner of three Midlands-based optical practices, tells OT how adaptations made during the lockdown will leave her business better placed for the future

Business management | by Liz Jackson

Government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme opens early

The scheme has opened for applications from 13 May but concerns remain over “gaps” in support

Business management | by Kimberley Young

Optometry jobs

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University of Plymouth Lecturer in Optometry Maternity Cover

Lecturer in Optometry (Maternity Cover) | University of Plymouth

Location:

Plymouth, Devon

Closing:

31 May 2020

Myopia Management Specialist - North London & Home Counties | Coopervision

Location:

North London

Closing:

31 May 2020

CET

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C-73114 The usual suspects: how to avoid being sued

In this video, AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, gives a unique insight into the three most common types of legal claims that are handled by the AOP’s in-house legal and regulatory team, with tips on how to prevent them reoccurring

CET points: 1
Published: 27 November 2019 | Closes: 27 May 2020

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C-74533 Keeping a lid on it

This feature presents commonly observed eyelid conditions. Practitioners are invited to interpret each case accessing additional resources where required to answers the questions

CET points: 1
Published: 02 May 2020 | Closes: 17 July 2020

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