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20 20 Opticians adds audiology services to Glasgow practice

New services at the Glasgow Wilson Street store extend Duncan and Todd’s audiology offering to 34 practices

Learning to live a long life

While glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration may simply be part of the ageing process for some people, optometry has a priceless role in supporting patients, explains Henrietta Alderman, chief executive of the AOP

AOP | by Henrietta Alderman

AK and me: Nick Humphreys

“When I removed the patch and looked at the eye in the mirror, my heart sank. I felt like something from the exorcist was looking back at me”

Practitioner stories | by Selina Powell

Bedford-based independent practices merge

University friends Simon Donne and Simon Browning have combined their services alongside a designer range of eyewear

High Street | by Andrew McClean

EssilorLuxottica in discussions to take over owner of Vision Express

A purchase price of €28 (£25) per share for 76.72% of GrandVision has been discussed among parties

High Street | by Andrew McClean

Ocuco offers augmented reality eyewear tool

The tool is designed to make the patient’s in-store journey more efficient

Equipment and suppliers | by Andrew McClean

Developing DemEx

Optometrist at Classic Eyes, Craig Wilcox (pictured) talks to OT about the development of DemEx eyelid cleansing foam

Equipment and suppliers | by Andrew McClean

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Science & Vision

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Scientists investigate use of molecular scaffolding to treat eye disease

The molecule protrudin could be used to help heal and regrow damaged nerve cells in the eye, resulting from conditions such as glaucoma

Research | by Selina Powell

Scientists develop autofocals for presbyopia

Eye tracking sensors keep fluid filled lenses in constant focus

Technology | by Selina Powell

Clinical trial to test new approach for treating acid attack injuries

A new way of treating chemical burns to the eye developed by Newcastle University researchers will be tested in a trial involving 30 patients

Research | by Selina Powell

Evening blue light exposure increases sugar consumption in rats

Rodents developed a sweet tooth following night time exposure to blue light, favouring sugar water over lard, water and standard rodent food

Research | by Selina Powell

Contact lens wearers admit they swim, shower and sleep in contact lenses

A YouGov poll by Fight for Sight reports that 54% came into contact with water in their contact lenses, while 47% admit to sleeping in them

Research | by Selina Powell

Industry

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Zeiss appoints professional services manager

Optometrist Sofia Fazal has joined Zeiss’ professional services team

Equipment and suppliers | by Andrew McClean

Blackfin appoints global sales director

Filippo Pustetto will oversee the company’s sales strategy through to 2022

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

VIU appoints CMO

Mario Muttenthaler joined the Swiss eyewear brand in May

Eyewear and lenses | by Andrew McClean

The Eye Establishment hosts summer party

The independent launched the Garrett Leight Optical spring/summer 2019 collection at the event

High Street | by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire

Professional support

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NEG celebrates 40th anniversary

The group’s annual conference in Nottingham welcomed over 100 guests

Optical organisations | by Andrew McClean

New Future Practice Hub to launch at 100% Optical 2020

Event director Nathan Garnett tells OT about what visitors can expect from the show when it returns in January

AOP | by Andrew McClean

Cost of sight test, pressure to buy spectacles and physical closeness among patients' bugbears

Public perceptions research from the GOC reveals common sources of patient discomfort about visiting an optometrist

Optical organisations | by Selina Powell

BCLA announces certificate in myopia management

The programme will highlight the increasing epidemiology and burden of the condition

Optical organisations | by Andrew McClean

DO who stole more than £18,000 from employer sanctioned

The General Optical Council has erased Swindon practitioner Simon Backhouse from its register

Clinical and regulatory | by Selina Powell

In practice

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A clinical outcome review

AOP Awards 2019 Newly-Qualified Optometrist of the Year, Joseph Ong, discusses the importance of the clinical outcome review process that has been adopted at the independent practice where he works

Practitioner stories | by Joseph Ong

“There is nothing to lose but a lot to win”

OT speaks to CooperVision’s FORCE Student of the Year 2019, Juliette Papin (pictured), about her winning research project

Career development | by Andrew McClean

Need for speed

Optometry student and drag racer, Stacey Reed, on pre-race rituals, keeping calm under pressure and what it feels like to travel at 150 miles per hour

Practitioner stories | by Stacey Reed