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Calling for volunteers

VCHP seeks volunteers to help it deliver eye care to homeless people

Charity | by Emily McCormick

DO suspended for misconduct

Jatinder Bhamra’s fitness to practise was found to be impaired

Clinical and regulatory | by Emily McCormick

RNIB recognised as Disability Confident employer

The RNIB is one of 37 charities to receive Level 3 Disability Confident Employer status

Charity | by Emily McCormick

Hybrid tumour discovered in 51-year-old man with blocked nose and watery eyes

A patient had his left eye ball and upper jaw removed after a nasal tumour was discovered

Research | by Selina Powell

Mike Fegan appointed chairman of Primary Eyecare Services

Mike Fegan has been appointed chairman of Primary Eyecare Services

Optical organisations | by Selina Powell

Running for Blind Veterans UK

London researcher to take on the London Marathon for charity

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

Keeping on top of eye health

Hairy Biker and Specsavers eye health ambassador, Dave Myers, tells OT about waiting six weeks for his first pair of spectacles when he was eight years old

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

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Researchers gain new insight into genetic underpinnings of AMD

US scientists have examined 453 donor retinas to understand more about the genetic basis of the condition

Research | by Selina Powell

University of East Anglia researchers improve model for testing IOLs

In collaboration with Hoya, scientists have developed an enhanced method of simulating cataract surgery on donor eyes

Technology | by Selina Powell

Using virtual reality to detect signs of glaucoma

US researchers have developed a virtual reality headset that uses light to stimulate targeted areas in a patient’s visual field

Technology | by Selina Powell

Visual simulator gives cataract patients a realistic impression of their post-surgery vision

Scientists have developed a new device that shows people what their vision would look like using a multifocal lens

Technology | by Selina Powell

New emojis include guide dog and person with a white cane

A range of disability-themed emojis have been included in an update that will launch later this year

Technology | by Andrew McClean

Industry

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Independent sets itself kids vision screening target

Valli Opticians to provide vision screening for 1000 local children

High Street | by Emily McCormick

Alex Gage Family Optometrist introduces mental health plan

The Sheffield-based independent introduced the initiative after attending a Mental Health in the Workplace event last month

High Street | by Andrew McClean

Star-studded styles

OT 's Get the look blogger, Lizzy Yeowart, highlights standout eyewear trends during awards season

Eyewear and lenses | by Lizzy Yeowart

Shift to sustainable

Plastic collected from the sea and cork are being used to create eyewear

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire

Professional support

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SECO International names next president

Dr J Max Ernst will officially accept the honour next week

Optical organisations | by Andrew McClean

Outpatient eye care waiting lists “unacceptable” says AOI

The association has highlighted that the waiting times remain unacceptable

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

Moorfields Eye Hospital to expand volunteer programme

A £75,000 Helpforce grant has been secured to allow more patients undergoing surgery and injections to be supported

Health services | by Selina Powell

UK chief medical officer issues screen time guidance

Screen-free meal times, leaving phones outside the bedroom and thinking twice before sharing photos are among tips included in new advice

Health services | by Selina Powell

Tokai joins SightCare scheme

Partnership sees SightCare members gain access to Tokai UK lenses

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

In practice

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Inside...NHS Jobs

Stakeholder engagement and relationship manager at NHS Jobs, Rachel Bowman, provides tips on using the hospital service’s dedicated recruitment website to find a hospital optometry position

Career development | by Emily McCormick

Out of the hospital and into the community clinics

Pre-reg optometrist, Olympia Haralambous, shares insight into the role she plays in community paediatric clinics outside of the hospital setting

Career development | by Olympia Haralambous

“A fast paced and stimulating environment”

Supervisor at the University of Portsmouth’s eye clinic and specialist optometrist at Bournemouth Hospital, Anthea Reid, and third year optometry student, Aarani Sivanesan, discuss how to form a relationship with ophthalmologists

Career development | by Andrew McClean