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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

Crisis at Christmas calls for volunteer optometrists

Charities aim to send out 30 mobile optical teams over the Christmas period

Charity | by Andrew McClean

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

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

OrCam adds voice command technology in update

The new software enables users to issue commands to the device, as well as use new languages and connect via Bluetooth

Equipment and suppliers | by Andrew McClean

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

Tablet management

Director at Orasis, Linus Mason, tells OT how its practice management software helps practitioners create a positive relationship with their patients

Equipment and suppliers | by Andrew McClean

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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

Survey explores slit lamp use in non contact lens wearers

An online questionnaire quizzes optometrists about the procedure they follow when examining patients who do not wear contact lenses

Research | by Selina Powell

One in five young people with vision impairment not in education, employment or training

A new study has highlighted the need for more support from specialists to help young people with vision impairment find employment

Research | by Andrew McClean

Industry

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An OCT in every store

Clinical services director at Specsavers, Giles Edmonds, discusses the rollout of OCT devices in all UK Specsavers stores 18 months since it began

High Street | by Emily McCormick

The role of the optometrist in providing hearing care

OT speaks to the new clinical and commercial lead at Leightons Opticians and The Hearing Care Partnership, Melanie Gregory, about the synergies between optometry and audiology, and fitting Nelson Mandela’s hearing aids

High Street | by Andrew McClean

Longer contact lens wear held back by comfort

Bausch + Lomb has shared findings from a new study to coincide with the launch of a contact lens for astigmatism

Contact lenses | by Andrew McClean

Inspecs’ happiest workplace accolade

The eyewear company’s Bath headquarters have been recognised for its stylish, creative, open space

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

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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

GOC backtracks on plans for 2019 CET transition year

A three-year CET cycle under current requirements will go ahead from 2019 with a new scheme to take effect from 2022

Clinical and regulatory | by Selina Powell

College of Optometrists recognises optometrists at annual ceremony

Awards were presented to researchers, newly-qualified optometrists were recognised and new fellows were introduced at the event

Optical organisations | by Andrew McClean

WCSM takes ‘Look after your vision’ message to Lord Mayor’s Show

The company paraded with giant Snellen charts, a two metre wide frame and Ishihara boards

Optical organisations | by Andrew McClean

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My colleague 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