Ocuco hosts free social media webinar
The free webinar aims to offer social media advice to eye care professionals
Building an international optometry career
Aston University’s Raquel Gil-Cazorla on her beginnings in Madrid, being inspired by international optometry, and achieving childhood ambitions in the UK
“Using language children can understand is essential”
Three researchers from the Centre for Eye Research Ireland discuss their involvement in turning research on smartphone use and myopia into an article for children
C-78759 An evidence-based approach to myopia management in practice
In this CET video exam, Prof James Wolffsohn looks at the current evidence-base for myopia management options, to help you weigh-up the practical choices for your patients, as individuals. Indie Grewal takes us through implementing a myopia control strategy in practice, including how to communicate with parents and children.
C-70371 Referrals: mending the broken link
In this Survival Pack CET Video exam, we look behind the curtain of secondary care to hear how referral letters are received and dealt with. We hear from an optometrist whose job it is to triage referrals, as well as from an ophthalmologist who is responsible for providing the right treatment in a timely manner with finite resources. They will discuss the content of a helpful and an unhelpful referral letter and how to build a better relationship between primary and secondary eye care
C-78621 Orthokeratology lens design for myopia management
This Survival Pack CET exam discusses the resurgence of orthokeratology (ortho-k), its role in myopia management, and the characteristics of lens designs
Managing COVID-19 through winter
With the Government announcing its plans for the months ahead, the AOP has emphasised that community eye care can help reduce the pressure on the NHS
AOP launches mentoring programme
The programme will support the development of newly-qualified optometrist members by connecting them with professionally experienced AOP members
“People have sent some really significant messages”
Optometrist and head of contact lenses at Specsavers, Russell Peake, on delivering telegrams by bike in Warwick and Leamington
Report describes the cost of the pandemic on eye health
Ahead of National Eye Health Week, research has painted a “stark picture” of the impact of the pandemic on eye health in the UK
26-year-old suffers vision loss following ice pick attack
A man sustained permanent sight loss in his right eye after he was assaulted with an ice pick
Woman suffers vision loss after developing severe iron deficiency during lockdown
A 23-year-old patient whose diet changed during lockdown experienced temporary vision loss in her left eye
A touch of bespoke magic
Tom Davies tells OT about his plans to reframe the company and introduce new brands with a Great British twist
The Specialist Club returns with a dry eye focused event
The first live CET meeting for two years will cover techniques and technologies for dry eye
“Talking about eye health engenders trust”
With National Eye Health Week underway, OT finds out why the campaign is so important following the pandemic, and what plans lie ahead
Exploring AI with Reena Chopra
The HOAC speaker shares an insight into what attendees of the virtual conference can expect from her session covering the use of artificial intelligence to predict disease from ocular images
Managing COVID-19 through winter
With the Government announcing its plans for the months ahead, the AOP has emphasised that community eye care can help reduce the pressure on the NHS
Obituary: Maureen Hunter
Recognised for her “exceptional kindness” and as “a giant in her field,” Maureen Hunter, former editor of OT , has died at the age of 78
“The seriousness of my situation began to dawn on me”
Practice owner and optometrist, Dr Martin Smith, and a patient from his Lincoln practice discuss a referral for a retinal tear
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Southampton
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09 October 2021
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Belfast
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Belfast
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14 October 2021
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21 October 2021
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