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Kirk family marks 100 years in optics

The Kirk family entered optics in 1919

Eyewear and lenses | by Emily McCormick, Laurence Derbyshire

Embracing technology

Up-to-date equipment, alongside good support and training, has played a role in attracting practitioners to their current positions, members have told us, writes Henrietta Alderman

AOP | by Henrietta Alderman

7626 interactive CET points awarded at 100% Optical

The AOP has revealed stats from the January trade show

AOP | by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire

Scrivens supports the Alzheimer’s Society

The optical group has raised almost £85,000 since it selected the Alzheimer’s Society as its charity of choice four years ago

High Street | by Emily McCormick

Alder Hay Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Orthoptics study day to be held at Alder Hay

BIOS study day will focus on prematurity

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

Maui Jim partners with Manchester United

The eyewear company and football club will launch a co-branded range later this year

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

The RNIB launches a new fundraising run

Charity | by Emily McCormick

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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

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

Industry

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Josh Fano launches Kickstarter campaign

The eyewear company is fundraising for a collection of spectacles that is inspired by a bridge in London’s Covent Garden

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

Positive Impact selected as UK distributor of NaturalVue

The contact lens received CE mark approval in January for the treatment of myopia progression

Contact lenses | by Andrew McClean

Out of this world OCT

Heidelberg Engineering’s Chris Mody discusses the successful launch of the Spectralis OCT into space and how it is being used to investigate space flight risks on vision

Equipment and suppliers | by Emily McCormick

Grafton Optical launches new I-Drop product

The eye drops are designed to manage and relieve symptoms associated with lid margin diseases

Equipment and suppliers | by Andrew McClean

Professional support

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OCT responsibility

OT poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we look at OCT and the responsibility of missed pathology

AOP | by Peter Hampson

GOC announces new chief executive and registrar

Lesley Longstone has been appointed to the position

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

A gap in the workforce

A 2018 census by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists predicts a supply/demand workforce issue for ophthalmologists

Health services | by Emily McCormick

DO suspended for misconduct

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

Clinical and regulatory | by Emily McCormick

Mike Fegan appointed chairman of Primary Eyecare Services

Mike Fegan has been appointed chairman of Primary Eyecare Services

Optical organisations | by Selina Powell

In practice

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Optegra appoints medical director

Stephen Lash has been promoted at Optegra

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

My retinoscope

Optometrist Dr Peter Frampton writes in praise of the "humble” retinoscope

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

Running for Blind Veterans UK

London researcher to take on the London Marathon for charity

Practitioner stories | by Emily McCormick

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

CET

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C-62158 Papilloedema and idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Papilloedema is common in young, obese women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension. In this CET Video exam, Dr Leonard Messner discusses how the condition presents itself, how it progresses and how it is treated. We'll see how the condition appears on fundus imaging, OCT and MRI scans and how it affects the visual fields

CET points: 1
Published: 19 January 2019 | Closes: 16 March 2019

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C-60718 Post-operative complications of cataract surgery

This feature presents a range of clinical conditions that can arise following cataract surgery. Practitioners should use their clinical expertise and access additional information resources where necessary to complete the questions

CET points: 1
Published: 02 February 2019 | Closes: 22 March 2019

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