Dealing with referral refusals
AOP clinical and regulatory advisor, Roshni Kanabar, advises on how to deal with referral refusals
UN General Assembly adopts Vision for Everyone resolution
The resolution aims to address preventable sight loss and calls for new targets on eye care to be included in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Charmant and Elle extend license agreement
Celebrating a 25-year collaboration, the companies have renewed the license agreement for another five years
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C-78418 Management of choroidal naevi
This CET Video exam details the clinical features to look for when assessing choroidal naevi in practice. Guy Negretti explains when pigmented choroidal lesions should be referred to the hospital eye service and when they can be safely monitored within primary care. He discusses choroidal lesions that may mimic the appearance of a choroidal naevus, including choroidal melanoma
C-77558 Anterior eye cases in practice
This VRICS exam presents a series of anterior eye cases that may present in routine practice. Review the images and use additional resources where necessary to complete the questions
C-77557 Cases of sudden vision loss
This VRICS exam presents four cases of sudden vision loss. Review the images and use additional resources where necessary to complete the questions
The impact of self-isolation requirements for practices
Optical sector bodies reviewed conditions around self-isolation for frontline health and care staff, and OT has heard how optometrists have been affected by the requirement
How will optometrists be affected by COVID-19 restrictions ending?
From mask wearing to social distancing, OT details six issues for the profession as measures imposed during the pandemic ease in England
“I am enjoying the day-to-day business of practice life”
Pre-registration optometrist at Julian Davies Opticians, Peter Grant, on in-person assessments, virtual hospital experiences and looking ahead to the OSCEs
Essilor launches app to encourage patients to book an eye examination
The My Vision Check app intends to provide a “gentle reminder and prompt” for anyone overdue a sight test and signposts users to their local practice
Mouse and human vision more similar than previously thought
Scientists have described an area of enhanced visual sensitivity within the visual cortex of mice – termed the ‘focea’
Researchers discover cells that help with facial recognition
Scientists have pinpointed a group of cells that help people recognise familiar faces – findings that could lead to further insight on face blindness
Inspiring in sports: Independent practice sponsors local netball team
KD Wallace Eyecare has supported Dunedin Netball’s junior section with sponsorship for a new uniform
AOP launches campaign on UV and eye health
The SPF for your eyes campaign advises the public of the importance of UV protection, with less than half of UK adults surveyed owning sunglasses with UV protection
The impact of self-isolation requirements for practices
Optical sector bodies reviewed conditions around self-isolation for frontline health and care staff, and OT has heard how optometrists have been affected by the requirement
NHS England to shift primary care contract management functions to Integrated Care Boards
NHS England has confirmed to the OFNC that GOS will remain a national contract following the transfer of responsibility in April 2022
How will optometrists be affected by COVID-19 restrictions ending?
From mask wearing to social distancing, OT details six issues for the profession as measures imposed during the pandemic ease in England
Obituary: Angela Carson
“For many Angela would become one of the most important and influential characters in their professional life”
GOC approves patient encounter requirements change for qualified DOs and CLOs
The modified requirements apply immediately and relate to all registered dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians who are training on the Scheme
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Malmesbury
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31 July 2021
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Liverpool
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25 August 2021
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Gateshead
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30 August 2021
The best protection
The AOP is encouraging members of the public to protect their eye health by packing a pair of sunglasses when embarking on summer holidays
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