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Incognito smart glasses project images directly on the eye

A concept for smart glasses incorporating holographs sets the groundwork for lightweight electronic spectacles that “look and feel like normal glasses”

Technology | by Selina Powell

Patients gain or maintain vision following gene therapy for choroideremia

Success from an initial UK trial of 14 patients has prompted expansion to a larger international trial involving 100 patients in the EU and North America

Research | by Selina Powell

Bayfields Opticians launches audiology offering

The independent opticians is piloting hearing care in a number of its practices

High Street | by Emily McCormick

Bollé Brands holding company established

A&M Capital has formed a holding company of eyewear brands following its acquisition from Vista Outdoor Group

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

No7 to host hand-painted contact lens workshop at HOAC

Attendees at the event this weekend will explore the benefits of prosthetic lenses

Contact lenses | by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire

Removing the stress

No professional organisation in the sector can match the AOP’s record or the support it gives to make sure members can practise with confidence, writes Henrietta Alderman

AOP | by Henrietta Alderman

Skies the limit

Group perform charity skydive to raise funds for the RNIB

High Street | by Emily McCormick

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Babies with low blood platelet levels at greater risk of severe ROP

Experiments in mice reveal that injections of blood platelets reduce the pathological development of retinal vessels

Research | by Selina Powell

Brien Holden Vision Institute develops prototype myopia control contact lenses

Researchers report that the lenses slow myopia progression, while maintaining a high level of visual performance

Research | by Selina Powell

Illusions show how ears can trick the eyes

Scientists have developed two new illusions that illustrate how sound can influence visual perception

Research | by Selina Powell

31-year-old suffers red-tinted vision after too much erectile dysfunction medication

"People who depend on coloured vision for their livelihood need to realise there could be a long-lasting impact of overindulging on this drug”

Research | by Selina Powell

Contact lens changes colour as medication is released into the eye

An innovative contact lens design could help clinicians determine if drugs are being delivered correctly

Research | by Selina Powell

Industry

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Vision Express celebrates 30th anniversary

The multiple reflects on vintage style and modern looks

High Street | by Andrew McClean

Silhouette Vision Sensation initiative expanded

The eyewear company has added three new lenses to its service

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

Marking 150 years

RNIB celebrates 150 years since it was established by a physician who lost his sight

Charity | by Emily McCormick

Positive Impact appoints business development manager

Tony Whyatt brings his experience from Bausch + Lomb and Thea Pharmaceuticals to the Positive Impact team

Equipment and suppliers | by Andrew McClean

Professional support

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Ophthalmology surpasses orthopaedics in annual attendance figures

The latest statistics from NHS Digital reveal that ophthalmology outpatient activity was greater than any other specialty in 2017–2018

Health services | by Selina Powell

International Society of Contact Lens Specialists elects president

Perth optometrist Damon Ezekiel becomes the first Australian to lead the organisation

Optical organisations | by Selina Powell

Being candid

Head of standards and CET at the GOC, Marcus Dye, explains the introduction of duty of candour and how optometrists and dispensing opticians can apply it in practice

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

CET grant reminder: closing soon

Practitioners in England should make their claims before 1 November

Clinical and regulatory | by Emily McCormick

Worldwide learning

Bulgarian optometrists gather for educational conference

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

In practice

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Unexpected changes

Pre-reg optometrist, Nikki Sharma, reflects on her first three weeks in practice

Career development | by Nikki Sharma

Eye clinic opens at University of Portsmouth

The £2.5 million facility includes a pre-screening room with the latest equipment, as well as a dispensing area and a contact lens wing

Career development | by Andrew McClean

I could not live without…my AOP Locum Logbook

Optometrist, Jason Searle, explains the benefits that his new locum logbook brings in practice

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

Nobel Prize awarded to scientists who made refractive surgery possible

Donna Strickland becomes the third woman in the history of the Nobel Prize for Physics to be honoured with the accolade

Practitioner stories | by Selina Powell

CET

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C-60410 Know your limits

Optometrist and AOP clinical adviser, Kevin Wallace, explores the legal framework around independent prescribing, common issues that occur – and most importantly, how to avoid them

CET points: 1
Published: 14 September 2018 | Closes: 12 November 2018

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C-59958 Binocular convergence – babies, children and adults

This article outlines an evidence-based approach along with pragmatic tips to help practitioners manage patients presenting with potential convergence anomalies

CET points: 1
Published: 29 September 2018 | Closes: 16 November 2018

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C-60090 Unconscious bias in optometric practice

In this article unconscious bias origins and potential manifestations in impacting on patient care are described. The role of bias-reducing interventional strategies is explored

CET points: 1
Published: 29 September 2018 | Closes: 16 November 2018

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