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“We’ll walk readers through the FtP process”

Dionne Spence, director of casework and resolutions at the General Optical Council, tells the story behind the launch of the regulator’s new bulletin, FtP Focus

Optical organisations | by Dionne Spence

“Cultural awareness is a very important skill to have, especially in a profession such as optometry”

Senior lecturer at The University of Melbourne, Dr Kwang Cham, and students Jonah and Tiffany, share how creative responses to the topic of professionalism and cultural awareness can enhance understanding

Practitioner stories | by Kimberley Young

A history of innovation

Paris Hatzianastasiadis of Lumenis tells OT about the company’s pilot programme to bring dry eye treatments into optical practices

Equipment and suppliers | by Kimberley Young

Optometry courses welcome A-level grading decision

GCSE and A-level students will receive grades submitted by their teachers this year in place of exams that are unable to take place due to the pandemic

Career development | by Kimberley Young

AOP celebrates 75th anniversary

AOP chair, Mike George and vice chair, Dr Julie-Anne Little, share what the AOP means to them

AOP | by Leah Boyle, Laurence Derbyshire

Budget 2021: support measures extended and recovery plans outlined

Optometry businesses welcomed the extension to business support measures, but highlighted key gaps

High Street | by Kimberley Young

OT focuses on…sustainable eyewear

Eyewear suppliers with sustainable aims are using innovative methods to create stylish spectacles and sunglasses

Eyewear and lenses | by Kimberley Young

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C-76772 Features of diabetic retinopathy

This VRICS exam presents a series of diabetic retinopathy images for practitioners to interpret, using additional resources as required to answer the accompanying questions

CET points: 1
Published: 13 February 2021 | Closes: 08 May 2021

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C-76785 Anterior eye abnormalities

This visual recognition exam presents a range of anterior eye abnormalities that may present in routine practice. Practitioners should use their clinical expertise and access additional resources where necessary to complete the questions

CET points: 1
Published: 13 February 2021 | Closes: 08 May 2021

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C-76752 How do you talk to your patients about AMD?

This CET exam outlines two scenarios highlighting how to communicate effectively to patients with AMD, thereby avoiding the potential for complaints

CET points: 1
Published: 13 February 2021 | Closes: 08 May 2021

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Latest on coronavirus

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“My day doesn’t stop when the practice closes”

Pre-reg optometrist Luke McRoy-Jones on balancing work and study and preparing for his first assessment

Career development | by Lucy Miller

Moorfields Eye Hospital patients test vision at home using app

More than 350 patients are involved in a pilot of home vision monitoring technology

Technology | by Selina Powell

“The idea started as an emotional reaction to seeing the waste”

London designer and entrepreneur, Yair Neuman, on a collaboration with Cubitts that saw spectacle lenses transformed into works of art

Practitioner stories | by Yair Neuman

Eye nodules discovered in patients following severe COVID-19

Ocular MRI scans of 129 patients with a history of severe COVID-19 revealed nine patients had macular nodules

Research | by Selina Powell

Louis Stone Optical introduces anti-fogging Volk ClearPods

The product has specially designed features to direct warm currents of air away from the lens

Equipment and suppliers | by Kimberley Young

Science & vision

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34-year-old suffers corneal necrosis following vitamin A deficiency

BMJ Case Reports authors have described their treatment of a severely malnourished patient with a history of alcoholism

Research | by Selina Powell

Researchers investigate use of smartphone soundwaves to measure IOP

University of Birmingham scientists have highlighted the potential of smartphones to accurately measure intraocular pressure

Technology | by Selina Powell

Moorfields Eye Hospital patients test vision at home using app

More than 350 patients are involved in a pilot of home vision monitoring technology

Technology | by Selina Powell

Research finds wearing glasses may reduce chances of catching COVID-19

Scientists in Northern India have suggested that spectacle wearers have a two to three times lower risk of contracting COVID-19 than those who do not wear glasses

Research | by Selina Powell

Eye nodules discovered in patients following severe COVID-19

Ocular MRI scans of 129 patients with a history of severe COVID-19 revealed nine patients had macular nodules

Research | by Selina Powell

Industry

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IbisVision roll-out gathers steam

The platform can support remote monitoring and examination, or be used in the practice to support social distancing

Equipment and suppliers | by Kimberley Young

Alcon introduces Precision1 daily disposable contact lenses

Alcon speaks to OT about the new sphere and toric contact lenses, along with a new patient support programme powered by augmented reality

Contact lenses | by Kimberley Young, Laurence Derbyshire

Bayfields steps closer to 2021 growth aims

The group has completed three new acquisitions, supporting its aims of having 30 practices by the end of 2021. OT finds out more about the plans for growth

High Street | by Kimberley Young

Silhouette unveils digital showroom

The eyewear brand suggests the launch marks a milestone in its digital transformation with business partners to be able to view products through the platform

Eyewear and lenses | by Kimberley Young

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Before the GOC in 2021

An at-a-glance summary of recent fitness to practise decisions published by the optical regulator

Clinical and regulatory | by Selina Powell

“We’ll walk readers through the FtP process”

Dionne Spence, director of casework and resolutions at the General Optical Council, tells the story behind the launch of the regulator’s new bulletin, FtP Focus

Optical organisations | by Dionne Spence

AOP celebrates 75th anniversary

AOP chair, Mike George and vice chair, Dr Julie-Anne Little, share what the AOP means to them

AOP | by Leah Boyle, Laurence Derbyshire

Moorfields Eye Hospital launches digital medicine department

The department will build on previous digital projects such as video appointments, home vision monitoring and an online A&E service

Health services | by Selina Powell

Investigation finds visually impaired man died after falling from train platform

A report by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch has found that the absence of markings used to assist those with sight loss may have been a factor in the death

Health services | by Selina Powell