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OT focuses on…products and services at 100% Optical

OT takes a look at what will be showcased at 100% Optical 2019 when the show returns to ExCeL London on 12–14 January

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

CooperVision makes record-breaking donation to OGS

The contact lens manufacturer has raised $262,000 for Optometry Giving Sight

Contact lenses | by Emily McCormick

Fighting fit

OT takes a final look at what exhibitors and CET sessions are on offer at 100% Optical 2019

AOP | by Andrew McClean

Optegra Eye Sciences expands team

Dr Irene Siso-Fuertes joins Optegra Eye Sciences as a research associate

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

One in four older adults with vision problems experience recurring falls

A US study has explored the connection between vision loss, falls and fear of falling in older adults

Research | by Selina Powell

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Vision loss the first sign of adrenal tumour in 42-year-old patient

A diabetic woman who presented to hospital with acute vision loss in her right eye was found to have an adrenal adenoma

Research | by Selina Powell

East Midlands optometrists invited to contribute to study

University of Nottingham researcher aims to develop a test for contrast sensitivity and visual acuity by observing involuntary eye movements

Research | by Selina Powell

Scottish biotechnology company aims to improve glaucoma surgery outcomes

New research suggests that an artificial virus could provide a more targeted and less toxic option for glaucoma surgery

Research | by Selina Powell

Scientists find duration of blinks acts as conversational cue

In an experiment using a virtual reality ‘listener,’ volunteers kept their answers shorter when the length of an avatar’s blinks was longer

Research | by Selina Powell

Scottish study highlights link between obesity and sight loss

Between 10 and 15% of patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension suffer from irreversible visual impairment

Research | by Selina Powell

Industry

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Conservatively different

The founder and creator of William Morris Eyewear, Robert Morris, predicts double bridge features and metal designs to be en trend in 2019

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

Study to investigate the link between body clock and myopia receive funding

Fight for Sight and the Thomas Pocklington Trust will fund the Ulster University research

Charity | by Emily McCormick

Marking the centenary

Kirk & Kirk founder talks to OT about the story behind its latest Centena collection that it will showcase at 100% Optical

Eyewear and lenses | by Emily McCormick, Laurence Derbyshire

Birmingham Optical to host OCT refresher day next week

CET sessions include how to fit the device into your practice and make it a commercial success

Equipment and suppliers | by Andrew McClean

Professional support

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Clarifying the message on blue light

Dr Shelby Temple speaks to OT ahead of CET session at 100% Optical

AOP | by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire

Social media and the law: four ways to stay safe online

AOP senior solicitor and director designate, Ella Franci, and AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson share their top tips for avoiding legal trouble on the wild west of the web

AOP | by Selina Powell

The benefits and risks of laser surgery

John Bolger tells OT that optometrists should explain that laser procedures are an option for contact lens patients ahead of his CET session at 100% Optical

AOP | by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire

Health Secretary outlines preparations for no-deal Brexit

NHS workers have been discouraged from stockpiling medicines in a letter describing plans for the “unlikely scenario” of an EU exit without agreement

Health services | by Selina Powell

Fax machine ban: NHS England working on solution for optical sector

Plans to ease referral challenges in the wake of a veto on fax machines are set to be announced in January

Health services | by Selina Powell

In practice

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My flipper

Contact lens optician at BBR Optometry, Nick Black, shares how his flipper adds efficiency and satisfaction for his contact lens and low vision patients

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

A supporting role

Optometrist Helen Court speaks to OT about her professional passions and her career path

Practitioner stories | by Ian Beasley

Scrivens recognises strategy director

The opticians has awarded this year’s Sasha Georgevic Award to Pat Bulger

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

Getting around optics

Third year optometry undergraduate, Fahim Zaman, on transforming theoretical knowledge into practical skills, preparing for pre-reg and why auto-refraction could benefit optometrists

Career development | by Andrew McClean

CET

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C-52445 Survival pack: Paediatric dispensing case studies

This article presents a series of cases to illustrate various approaches for managing the challenges of paediatric dispensing

CET points: 1
Published: 01 November 2018 | Closes: 26 December 2018

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C-55975 Survival pack: Ocular allergic disease

This video lecture gives a thorough overview of ocular allergic disease, from epidemiology to patient management. We will explore diagnostic procedures and treatment guidance, enabling practitioners to enhance their clinical management skills when presented with such patients

CET points: 1
Published: 01 November 2018 | Closes: 26 December 2018

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C-57975 Survival pack: Clinical decision making: how not to be wrong

This article explores the decisions that we make as clinicians. It explains the important distinction between technicians who collect information and clinicians who act on information and take responsibility for doing so

CET points: 1
Published: 01 November 2018 | Closes: 26 December 2018

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