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Paralympians join Fight for Sight virtual event

A trio of paralympic medallists have pledged to take part in the Fight for Sight initiative to mark National Eye Health Week

Charity | by Emily McCormick

“Outbreak” of sight-threatening eye infection among UK contact lens wearers

Moorfields Eye Hospital records show that a quarter of patients infected with acanthamoeba keratitis became blind or were left with less than 25% of their vision

Research | by Selina Powell, Laurence Derbyshire

Back in the habit: returning to work

OT speaks to two parents who share their experiences of returning to clinical practice after time away from the testing room

Career development | by Emily McCormick, Laurence Derbyshire

Book now: NOC nears

During the event Alan Tinger will step down as chair of LOCSU after 10 years with the organisation

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

Wet AMD drug ruling could save NHS ‘millions’ of pounds

Bayer and Novartis have been unsuccessful in their case against a policy adopted by CCGs in the North of England

Health services | by Andrew McClean

Practitioners urged to accept ‘pending’ CET points

The GOC has highlighted that there are thousands of CET points pending for registrants in MyGOC

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

New project aims to screen the eyes of 20,000 people in Tanzania

The initiative has been established by the BHVI, OGS and Dr Moes Nasser

Charity | by Emily McCormick

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Image is in the eye of the beholder

Where we are affects how we see, researchers find

Research | by Emily McCormick

Diet benefits

Researchers find that Mediterranean-style diet can reduce stroke risk

Research | by Emily McCormick

AI achieves nuanced AMD diagnosis

Deep learning has been used to predict an individual’s five-year risk of developing advanced AMD

Research | by Selina Powell

New insight into retinoblastoma

Researchers have identified the exact stage of retinal development where cells may turn cancerous

Research | by Selina Powell

Using artificial gravity to prevent visual changes in astronauts

Mice living in a controlled environment with Earth-like gravity on the International Space Station experienced lower levels of damage to their vision

Research | by Selina Powell

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Music resources launched for blind and partially sighted children

The Amber Trust’s new service includes educational visits from a trained practitioner

Charity | by Andrew McClean

Ageing workforce encouraged to look after their eye health

As statistics show that people over the age of 65 are almost twice as likely to develop an eye health condition, the importance of eye health is being highlighted to the 1.2 million Britons in this demographic who are working

High Street | by Emily McCormick

MiSight continues to ‘substantially slow myopia progression’ after four years of wear

CooperVision has revealed the latest results from a study that indicates effectiveness of the contact lens when introduced as a treatment option for older children

Contact lenses | by Andrew McClean

Valli Opticians petitions for amendment to the Red Book

The independent is campaigning for children’s eye health to be emphasised in the Personal Child Health Record that new parents receive

High Street | by Emily McCormick

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Embracing change

BCLA Asia looked at the challenges of an ever-changing industry and how practitioners can manage it

Optical organisations | by Andrew McClean

Exhibitors share launch plans for 100% Optical

The 2019 show will feature 30 new exhibitors, as well as launches from returning exhibitors, including Shamir, Andy Wolf Eyewear and Heidelberg Engineering

AOP | by Andrew McClean

Silmo d’Or shortlist announced

Mondottica has received three nominations, while Essilor, Nikon and Zeiss go up against each other in the Vision category

Optical organisations | by Andrew McClean

AOP Awards 2019 shortlist is revealed

The Association has released its shortlist

AOP | by Emily McCormick

GOC announces interim chief executive replacement

Lesley Longstone has been appointed to provide interim cover while chief executive and registrar, Vicky McDermott, takes a period of absence

Optical organisations | by Andrew McClean

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Fitting kids: sensitivity and positivity

Dispensing optician and vice president of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, Jo Holmes (pictured), shares her top tips for fitting children’s frames

Business management | by Andrew McClean