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Rural locuming

Locum optometrist, Alan Henderson, has 13 years’ experience locuming in North Yorkshire. He shares insight into an average day in practice

Practitioner stories | by Alan henderson

Stepper supports Vision Care for Homeless People

The eyewear company has made a donation to the charity to mark its 50th anniversary

Eyewear and lenses | by Emily McCormick

Moorfields Eye Hospital wins telehealth award

A remote referral system established by the London-based eye hospital has been recognised at the Health Business Awards

Technology | by Selina Powell

Scottish TB patient suffers vision loss

A 48-year-old woman temporarily lost vision in her right eye while being treated for active pulmonary tuberculosis at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee

Research | by Selina Powell

Frames made from fishing nets

A new range from a sustainable eyewear brand established by a 19-year-old entrepreneur will be on display at 100% Optical

Eyewear and lenses | by Selina Powell

Grafton Optical to showcase advances in tonometry care at 100% Optical

Practitioners will have the opportunity to find out more about two pioneering Reichert devices

Equipment and suppliers | by Selina Powell

Elton John eyewear to be displayed at 100% Optical

A pair of the singer's iconic frames will be on display with 'forgotten' eyewear during the three-day show

Eyewear and lenses | by Emily McCormick

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Science & Vision

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Using eye movements as a test of inhibitory control

University of Liverpool scientists have used the eye as a window into the effects of ageing on the brain

Research | by Selina Powell

Six out of 10 Swedish 70-year-olds could improve vision by getting new spectacles

A new study has found that 61.5% of Swedish older adults could achieve clearer vision either by getting glasses or changing their prescription

Research | by Selina Powell

Stars in their eyes

For the first time, scientists have recorded evidence to back up patient reports of light flashes during radiation therapy

Research | by Selina Powell

Scientists investigate the eye's healing process

A team of researchers have used collagen injected into plastic channels the width of a human hair to mimic fibrils found in the cornea

Research | by Selina Powell

Cuttlefish fitted with 3D glasses

An underwater theatre and miniature spectacles helped scientists to investigate the depth perception of the ocean dwellers

Research | by Selina Powell

Industry

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Netherton Eye Centre supports local charity fundraiser Speedo Mike

The Merseyside-based independent opticians has provided Mike Cullen with frames for his 1000-mile sponsored walk

High Street | by Emily McCormick

Kirk & Kirk to unveil new frames at 100% Optical

The eyewear brand will showcase Matt Centena during the London show

Eyewear and lenses | by Emily McCormick

CooperVision research provides insight into new contact lens wearers

Survey of 1000 contact lens wearers reports that getting them over the six-month wear milestone is key

Contact lenses | by Emily McCormick

“We are at a crossroads”

OT speaks to Specsavers co-founder and chief executive, Doug Perkins, ahead of the company’s keynote lecture 100% Optical 2020

High Street | by Emily McCormick

Professional support

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GOC withdraws provisional approval from the University of Portsmouth

The regulator has confirmed that it did not receive any objections

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

Submission date for degree apprenticeship consultation responses closes

Optical bodies register concerns about proposals that reflect backlash within the profession to the proposed move

Optical organisations | by John White

Dr Phil Hammond will host the AOP Awards 2020

The comedian and health campaigner will reveal the award winners at a black-tie ceremony later this month

AOP | by Emily McCormick

Call for contact lens educators

IACLE awards are open for 2020

Optical organisations | by Emily McCormick

Dispensing optician erased from GOC register

Barry Church did not appeal the fitness to practise committee’s decision

Clinical and regulatory | by Emily McCormick

In practice

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“It was important to me to make an everyday kid a hero”

Author Ben Shaberman talks to OT about how families affected by blindness helped to inspire his new novel, Retina Boy

Practitioner stories | by Ben Shaberman

Working in dual settings

Hospital and locum optometrist, Alan Hawrami, discusses how a varied workload allows him to thrive in different settings for the benefit of his patients

Career development | by Alan Hawrami

Domiciliary optometry: a student’s perspective

Third-year optometry undergraduate and AOP Councillor, Luke McRoy-Jones, discusses the benefits that can be reaped from working in a domiciliary setting

Practitioner stories | by Luke McRoy-Jones

Pushing the boat out

Senior lecturer at City, University of London, Byki Huntjens (pictured), tells OT about being prescribed her first pair of spectacles during a university clinic

Practitioner stories | by Andrew McClean

CET

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C-73287 Falls, visual impairment and depression: identifying patients at risk

This article outlines the steps to take to identify and manage patients at risk of falls and depression as a result of visual impairment

CET points: 1
Published: 02 January 2020 | Closes: 22 February 2020

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C-72676 Uncommon lenses in practice

This visual recognition article will explore some of the more uncommon dispensing solutions that a practitioner may encounter in practice. Readers are encouraged to read around the subject area before submitting answers

CET points: 1
Published: 02 January 2020 | Closes: 22 February 2020

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C-72305 Ocular hypertension and open angle glaucoma studies: a brief summary

This article outlines the key findings of some of the major ocular hypertension and glaucoma studies. The study outcomes have influenced clinical practice for management and treatment of these conditions

CET points: 1
Published: 02 January 2020 | Closes: 22 February 2020

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