More than half of CCGs restrict access to cataract surgery
Despite its proven effectiveness, the majority of clinical commissioning groups list cataract surgery as a “procedure of limited clinical value”
De Rigo focuses on the environment
The eyewear business is ensuring its packaging is recyclable, compostable or re-usable
Google celebrates inventor of tactile blocks
Today’s Google Doodle depicts a person with visual impairment using the invention
Researchers develop hydrogel to combat eye disease
A new gel for the treatment of corneal melting deactivates enzymes that contribute to the sight-threatening condition has been developed
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Vital expertise
From professional conduct, to the Educational Strategic Review, to business regulations, the AOP is holding the GOC to account, explains Henrietta Alderman
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Courting complaints
Nockolds Solicitors’ Jennie Jones speaks to OT about how the Optical Consumer Complaints Service has developed over the last five years
Reflective learnings
OT poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we look at remediation with AOP professional discipline solicitor, Shamma Masud
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The IMP4
AOP Awards Dispensing Optician of the Year, Sue Edwards, on how the simple-to-use IMP4 enables the focus to remain on the patient, allowing for increased interaction
C-70255 OCT-A: another piece to complete the clinical picture puzzle
This article will provide the reader with basic information on OCT-A and its clinical applications in optometric practice
CET points: 1
Published: 02 March 2019 | Closes: 19 April 2019
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C-62382 OCT cases
This visual recognition feature presents four OCT cases for practitioners to identify the abnormality and decide on the appropriate management, referring to additional resources where required
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Published: 02 March 2019 | Closes: 19 April 2019
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C-62527 Orthokeratology lens design for myopia management
This article discusses the resurgence of orthokeratology (ortho-k), its role in myopia management, and the characteristics of lens designs
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Published: 02 March 2019 | Closes: 19 April 2019
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