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Clinical Optometry now indexed on PubMed

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

A boosted service offering

OT takes a look at what is on offer at 100% Optical 2019 for the practice team looking to create business opportunities by introducing or enhancing their service offering

AOP | by Andrew McClean

New cause of retinitis pigmentosa is identified

Scientists have compared retinal cells to others in the body and identified the role that genetic defects in splicing factors play in RP

Research | by Emily McCormick

Prospective drivers failing because of the number plate test

A total of 599 people did not pass their driving test last year because of the number plate test

Contact lenses | by Andrew McClean

OCO Opticians launches urban eye test initiative

Independent launches urban eye test initiative

Urban Eye Test encourages the public to check their vision using landmarks and book a sight test

High Street | by Emily McCormick

A minute with…Paul Jackson

The head of audiology at Bayfields Opticians discusses the independent’s hearing care rollout plans

High Street | by Emily McCormick

Specsavers launches Disney Vintage

The multiple has introduced a new eyewear range for children

High Street | by Emily McCormick

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Science & Vision

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Understanding the molecular mechanics of myopia

Scientists confirm that myopia and hyperopia develop through different molecular pathways

Research | by Selina Powell

Incognito smart glasses project images directly on the eye

A concept for smart glasses incorporating holographs sets the groundwork for lightweight electronic spectacles that “look and feel like normal glasses”

Technology | by Selina Powell

Patients gain or maintain vision following gene therapy for choroideremia

Success from an initial UK trial of 14 patients has prompted expansion to a larger international trial involving 100 patients in the EU and North America

Research | by Selina Powell

Babies with low blood platelet levels at greater risk of severe ROP

Experiments in mice reveal that injections of blood platelets reduce the pathological development of retinal vessels

Research | by Selina Powell

Brien Holden Vision Institute develops prototype myopia control contact lenses

Researchers report that the lenses slow myopia progression, while maintaining a high level of visual performance

Research | by Selina Powell

Industry

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Regional vice president for EMEA at Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Jean-Claude Dubacher, tells OT about the company’s new clinical data and dry eye solutions that were showcased at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) congress, which took place at Reed Messe in Vienna (22–26 September)

Contact lenses | by Andrew McClean

Dazzling designs

Kaleos Eyehunters launches new eyewear collection inspired by solar storms

Eyewear and lenses | by Florence Adu-Yeboah

Bayfields Opticians launches audiology offering

The independent opticians is piloting hearing care in a number of its practices

High Street | by Emily McCormick

Bollé Brands holding company established

A&M Capital has formed a holding company of eyewear brands following its acquisition from Vista Outdoor Group

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

Professional support

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Removing the stress

No professional organisation in the sector can match the AOP’s record or the support it gives to make sure members can practise with confidence, writes Henrietta Alderman

AOP | by Henrietta Alderman

Ophthalmology surpasses orthopaedics in annual attendance figures

The latest statistics from NHS Digital reveal that ophthalmology outpatient activity was greater than any other specialty in 2017–2018

Health services | by Selina Powell

International Society of Contact Lens Specialists elects president

Perth optometrist Damon Ezekiel becomes the first Australian to lead the organisation

Optical organisations | by Selina Powell

Being candid

Head of standards and CET at the GOC, Marcus Dye, explains the introduction of the professional duty of candour and how optometrists and dispensing opticians can apply it in practice

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

CET grant reminder: closing soon

Practitioners in England should make their claims before 1 November

Clinical and regulatory | by Emily McCormick

In practice

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Unexpected changes

Pre-reg optometrist, Nikki Sharma, reflects on her first three weeks in practice

Career development | by Nikki Sharma

Eye clinic opens at University of Portsmouth

The £2.5 million facility includes a pre-screening room with the latest equipment, as well as a dispensing area and a contact lens wing

Career development | by Andrew McClean

I could not live without…my AOP Locum Logbook

Optometrist, Jason Searle, explains the benefits that his AOP Locum Logbook brings in practice

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

Nobel Prize awarded to scientists who made refractive surgery possible

Donna Strickland becomes the third woman in the history of the Nobel Prize for Physics to be honoured with the accolade

Practitioner stories | by Selina Powell

CET

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C-60410 Know your limits

Optometrist and AOP clinical adviser, Kevin Wallace, explores the legal framework around independent prescribing, common issues that occur – and most importantly, how to avoid them

CET points: 1
Published: 14 September 2018 | Closes: 12 November 2018

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C-59958 Binocular convergence – babies, children and adults

This article outlines an evidence-based approach along with pragmatic tips to help practitioners manage patients presenting with potential convergence anomalies

CET points: 1
Published: 29 September 2018 | Closes: 16 November 2018

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C-60090 Unconscious bias in optometric practice

In this article unconscious bias origins and potential manifestations in impacting on patient care are described. The role of bias-reducing interventional strategies is explored

CET points: 1
Published: 29 September 2018 | Closes: 16 November 2018

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