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Study finds UK has the healthiest packaged food

Research that measured sugar, saturated fat, salt and calories in packaged food ranked UK snacks as the most wholesome

Specsavers practices introduce healthy living scheme

Two more branches of the multiple are offering additional services to patients under the Healthy Living Optical Practice scheme

High Street | by Emily McCormick

J&J launches Acuvue RevitaLens in the UK

The contact lens company’s multi-purpose contact lens solution is available in the UK now

Contact lenses | by Emily McCormick

A specialist role

OT finds out how joint working takes place at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital’s NHS community eye clinics

Health services | by Andrew McClean

Long-term exposure to vehicle exhaust linked to higher risk of AMD

Exposure to the highest levels of air pollutants almost doubles an individual’s risk of developing the degenerative eye condition

Research | by Selina Powell

Making light work

Australian furniture and lighting designer, Duncan Meerding (pictured), describes how his award-winning creations are informed by the way that he sees

Practitioner stories | by Duncan Meerding

University of Surrey academic receives Royal Society of Medicine prize

Dr Marianne Coleman has been recognised with the Squint Forum Prize for research investigating the relationship between depth perception and dementia

Research | by Selina Powell

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Cardiff University receives £2.4m Medical Research Council grant for cornea research

The research will aim to better understand the function of the cornea and other collagen-rich tissues

Research | by Selina Powell

NASA develops eye movement test for sleep deprivation

The measurements can be used to distinguish sleep-related impairment from deficits related to alcohol or brain injury

Research | by Selina Powell

Virtual consultations for eye emergencies piloted in Scotland

A slit lamp combined with a live video feed has been used in more than 80 video referrals for urgent eye problems

Technology | by Selina Powell

Blinking eye on a chip could help develop new dry eye treatments

US researchers have described how the technology could be used to test medication for dry eye disease

Technology | by Selina Powell

A ‘slumber party’ to investigate the impact of different types of light on myopia

A US experiment will involve children sleeping over in a lab before being periodically exposed to red and blue lights

Research | by Selina Powell

Industry

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Positive Impact joins SightCare supplier scheme

The distributer of Glasklar is now a member of the SightCare Preferred Eye Care Suppliers scheme

Equipment and suppliers | by Emily McCormick

A spectacle for every spectacle

Strictly Come Dancing professional and the face of Specsavers’ Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2019, Oti Mabuse, tells OT about her first sight test and what her glasses mean to her

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

MiSight lenses “continue to slow myopia progression”

Data has been released from a five-year study on paediatric myopia management by CooperVision

Contact lenses | by Emily McCormick

Optical Express highlights the eye health impact of prosecco

The multiple has released a list of the top ten sugary summer drinks in recognition of National Prosecco Day

High Street | by Selina Powell

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Moorfields partnership sees first interns graduate

10 students have graduated through a collaboration between the DFN Project SEARCH and Moorfields Eye Hospital which aims to support young people with learning disabilities get back into work

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

Bringing the future of practice to life at 100% Optical 2020

The optical industry’s biggest trade show will provide practitioners with the knowledge to take the profession forward

AOP | by Andrew McClean

Home Office to launch fast-track STEM visa

A three-year visa with no minimum salary requirement will foster specialist skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Health services | by Selina Powell

Health Secretary to invest £250 million in artificial intelligence

A new National Artificial Intelligence Lab will bring together academics, specialists and technology companies

Health services | by Selina Powell

New toolkit to help GPs boost activity levels among patients

The Active Practice Charter aims to reduce sedentary behaviour and help more staff and patients to become physically active

Health services | by Selina Powell

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The internet

Optometrist and AOP Awards Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year 2019, Bhavin Shah, discusses the importance of the internet to his business and his practice

Practitioner stories | by Bhavin Shah

Getting involved with enhanced services in my local area

Devon LOC’s chair, Max Halford, and its business manager Jonathan Drew, share advice for practices interested in offering enhanced services

Business management | by Jonathan Drew and Max Halford

How US students stopped retailer from renaming their optometry school

Third-year optometry student, Corey Forbes, made more than 200 black arm bands in protest against the name change. He tells OT his story

Practitioner stories | by Selina Powell

A passion for UV

Meet optometrist Dr Sandeep Dhallu, OT ’s latest CET author, who talks clinical trials, hot yoga, and trips to Hong Kong

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

CET

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C-71175 The future of materials innovations in ophthalmology

This article will explore developments in materials science on the design of new eye drops and discusses the potential impact of 3D printing on the future treatment of patients

CET points: 1
Published: 27 June 2019 | Closes: 23 August 2019

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C-71522 Homeless shouldn’t mean sightless

This article discusses the barriers faced by homeless people in accessing eye care, the prevalence of uncorrected refractive error, and the difference an eye examination can make to this vulnerable population

CET points: 1
Published: 27 June 2019 | Closes: 23 August 2019

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