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From flexible to durable, OT takes a look at the latest children’s eyewear

My Nidek OCT

Optometrist and store director of Specsavers Morningside, Michael O’Kane, shares insight into the business and patient benefits that having an OCT has brought

Practitioner stories | by Michael O'Kane

Cameroon cataract project success

More than 50,000 people have been screened and 2300 have received cataract surgery

Charity | by Emily McCormick

A passion for binocular vision

Akash Chima, senior lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University and a locum optometrist working across the UK, speaks to OT about his passion for binocular vision

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

BCLA 2019 hailed a “global gathering”

The event featured speakers such as professors Lyndon Jones, James Wolffsohn and Eric Papas

Optical organisations | by Andrew McClean

Marcolin executive shifts to Thélios

Giovanni Zoppas becomes CEO and general manager of the joint venture

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

Flatter away

Optometrist and lifestyle blogger, Lizzy Yeowart, shares her tips for wearing blue

Eyewear and lenses | by Lizzy Yeowart

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Science & Vision

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“The most important step is to have a conversation”

University of New South Wales researcher and optometrist, Dr Nicole Carnt, talks with OT about what optometrists can do to protect their patients from acanthamoeba keratitis

Research | by Selina Powell

UK clinicians use laser to split corneal tissue

Technology that has the potential to double the number of people who receive corneal transplants has been used in the UK for the first time

Research | by Selina Powell

Scientists use gold contact lenses to shield the eye

Researchers have developed a hydrogel-based soft contact lens incorporating gold nanoparticles that protect the eye from lasers

Research | by Selina Powell

Six-year-old develops IOP of 61 mmHg as side effect of medication

“All she wanted to do was sleep and not open her eyes”

Research | by Selina Powell

60-year-old develops retinal necrosis

A man presented to a US hospital with loss of vision in his left eye two years after suffering encephalitis from a herpes simplex virus infection

Research | by Selina Powell

Industry

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Exploring the “next frontier” for optometry

Myopia management was discussed at a VTI event in London last week

Contact lenses | by Andrew McClean

Brits are failing to have sight test every two years

New research by Orbis reveals of 2000 people surveyed 11% are unable to remember when they last visited their opticians

Charity | by Emily McCormick

Harris Opticians provides free sight tests to children affected by the Chernobyl disaster

The month-long trip to the UK provides a boost to the children’s immune systems, as well as a visit to the dentist and opticians

High Street | by Andrew McClean

Burglars steal 170 pairs of spectacles and sunglasses worth £30,000

Police say culprit “brazenly flaunted the stolen items by wearing a pair of sunglasses he’d taken while walking past the shop”

High Street | by Selina Powell

Professional support

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Q&A: AOP policy manifesto

Past AOP chair, Kevin Thompson, shares his thoughts on a short and accessible summary of AOP policy

AOP | by Selina Powell

New small glasses supplement guidance published

The AOP has welcomed the change from NHS England

Clinical and regulatory | by Andrew McClean

Q&A: Dame Cheryl Gillan

The MP for Chesham and Amersham shares her thoughts on eye health awareness in Parliament and addressing healthcare inequalities

Health services | by Selina Powell

BME representation on NHS boards halves

The proportion of chairs and non-executive directors from black and minority ethnic backgrounds has fallen from 15% to 8% since 2010

Health services | by Selina Powell

Silmo reveals plans for 2019 show

The Paris event will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Silmo d’Or Awards

Optical organisations | by Andrew McClean

In practice

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New optometric adviser appointed in Wales

Optometrist David O’Sullivan named chief optometric adviser by the Welsh Government

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

Nick Rumney appointed EAOO president

The optometrist takes over from Eduardo Teixeira

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

A City ball

City optometry undergraduates celebrate with Eyeball

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

Inside...Sherratt Opticians

Co-owner of Sherratt Opticians, Sarah Caddy, on getting your personality across in an interview and the importance of fitting into the team

Career development | by Emily McCormick

CET

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C-70427 Corneal topography: contact lens considerations

Corneal topography provides an invaluable platform for the observation of corneal profile and ultimate choice of contact lens design. This article considers the benefits of increasing accuracy, patient comfort, and potential success when using ‘virtual’ contact lens fitting programmes

CET points: 1
Published: 26 April 2019 | Closes: 21 June 2019

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C-70341 Lasers: indications, contraindications, and complications

This VRICS considers the use of lasers in the treatment of various ophthalmic conditions. Readers are invited to complete the MCQs by using existing knowledge and accessing further resources where required

CET points: 1
Published: 26 April 2019 | Closes: 21 June 2019

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