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“I wanted to find out where the gaps in my knowledge were”

The AOP’s head of education, Dr Ian Beasley, and optometrist, Duoné Hopwood, discuss the AOP’s return to work event

Practitioner stories | by Andrew McClean

Zoobug previews sunglasses at London Fashion Week

The new collection features panda-shaped frames designed for children aged three to six

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

Hairy Biker backs eye health campaign

Dave Myers is supporting a campaign launched by Specsavers and the RNIB ahead of National Eye Health Week

High Street | by Andrew McClean

GOC announces interim chief executive replacement

Lesley Longstone has been appointed to provide interim cover while chief executive and registrar, Vicky McDermott, takes a period of absence

Optical organisations | by Andrew McClean

AOI calls for eye care reform

The organisation has highlighted that 41,600 people were on the outpatient eye care waiting list in Ireland at the end of August

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

New insight into retinoblastoma

Researchers have identified the exact stage of retinal development where cells may turn cancerous

Research | by Selina Powell

Using artificial gravity to prevent visual changes in astronauts

Mice living in a controlled environment with Earth-like gravity on the International Space Station experienced lower levels of damage to their vision

Research | by Selina Powell

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Eye on the ball: ‘football vision’ as important as ball skills

Researchers have emphasised the importance of football players learning to scan the field

Research | by Selina Powell

Smokers more likely to suffer from blurry vision

Researchers have connected cadmium exposure to an increased risk of impaired contrast sensitivity

Research | by Selina Powell

Illuminating research: new insight into night vision

Scientists have discovered that cells in the retina change roles to help detect motion in low light

Research | by Selina Powell

Farmer loses vision following snake bite

A 70-year-old patient who was bitten on his right foot by a snake developed bilateral uveitis, hyphema, retinal haemorrhage and acute angle closure glaucoma

Research | by Selina Powell

“It is rewarding to see that this new technology can improve people’s sight”

OT talks with Professor James Bainbridge after he became the first UK ophthalmologist to receive the world’s largest vision research award

Research | by Selina Powell

Industry

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Safilens launches weekly contact lenses for presbyopia and astigmatism

Fusion 7days Presbyo and 7days Astigma contact lenses complete the weekly segment of the Fusion line

Contact lenses | by Andrew McClean

Man diagnosed with ocular melanoma raises £2100 for charity

OcuMel UK provided support to Chris Jones and his family after he was diagnosed with eye cancer in 2016

Charity | by Andrew McClean

‘Don’t lose the picture’ campaign launched by Specsavers and the RNIB

Organisations partner for the third consecutive year to raise awareness of the importance of eye health and eye exams

High Street | by Emily McCormick

RNIB Pears Centre to close following safeguarding concerns

The RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning in Coventry will shut its doors in November after the Charity Commission and Ofsted highlighted flaws in the management of the centre

Charity | by Selina Powell

Professional support

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Don’t settle for second best

Marketing manager at the AOP, Louisa Cliff, discusses the unrivalled benefits of AOP membership

AOP | by Louisa Cliff

Optegra featured on BBC documentary

The programme follows the journey of a patient who had implantable contact lenses at the eye hospital

Health services | by Emily McCormick

Brands to showcase new launches at Date

The Italian eyewear exhibition will feature launches from Moscot, Ultra Limited and the Vinyl Factory

Optical organisations | by Andrew McClean

Rare virus: first monkeypox cases reported in the UK

The viral infection can result in lesions on the cornea and eyelid

Health services | by Selina Powell

GOC’s interim chief executive steps down

Adam Sampson is set to leave the optical regulator after joining in June

Optical organisations | by Andrew McClean

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Richard Whittington, Rupesh Bagdai and Dharmesh Patel

What do you get out of being on an LOC?

LOCSU COO and two optometrists highlight the benefits of getting involved in your LOC

Career development | by Emily McCormick, Laurence Derbyshire

A GEM of a project

Optometrist and Specsavers director, Melanie Brackstone, shares why her Cheltenham-based practices got involved in a project to help people back into work

Business management | by Emily McCormick

My Low Vision Service Wales LVA kit

Independent practice owner and low vision-accredited optometrist, Andrew Hobby, explains how his low vision aid kit is a must have in practice and on home visits

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick