Vision Expo reveals features of June hybrid event
The show will feature a new main stage, unique neighbourhoods and a digital offering for virtual attendees
OT focuses on… managing patient contact
OT looks at innovative ways suppliers are limiting contact and time spent in the test room
Tiny ‘ice cube tray’ could help restore sight
US researchers have developed a new scaffold that could help with the implantation of photoreceptors grown from stem cells
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C-77478 Communication essentials: health literacy in practice
This CET exam describes health literacy, its relevance, challenges and outcomes. Communication interventions to promote health literacy in healthcare practice are suggested
C-77412 Dispensing children in a special needs school environment
This CET exam outlines ways to support successful spectacle wear for children with learning disabilities. The role of dispensing in a multidisciplinary special school eye care team is discussed
C-77504 Management of the anisometropic child
This CET exam will discuss the incidence, types and visual optics of anisometropia, its impact upon amblyopia, the optical effects which anisometropia may cause and suitable management options
“I think what we are doing now will benefit thousands of children”
Mitchel Reuben on providing a complete eye care service to a “part of the community that needs it the most”
Inspecs reports “strong” first quarter performance
The company reported revenues of $67 million for the first three months of the year
NHS chief executive to step down
Sir Simon Stevens will leave his role on 31 July
Hoya lenses effective in managing myopia at three-year follow up
New research investigating the effectiveness of defocus incorporated multiple segments lenses has revealed a sustained myopia control effect
Fish eyes shed insight into evolution of the connection between eyes and brain
New research suggests the network of nerves linking the eyes and the brain is 100 million years older than previously thought
Two-year results indicate spectacle lens slows myopia by 67%
Findings on the effectiveness of the Essilor Stellest lens will be presented at ARVO in May
Johnson & Johnson Vision gains FDA approval for overnight myopia management lens
The Acuvue Abiliti Overnight Therapeutic Lenses are expected to be available in the US by the end of 2021
Vision Expo reveals features of June hybrid event
The show will feature a new main stage, unique neighbourhoods and a digital offering for virtual attendees
Before the GOC in 2021
An at-a-glance summary of recent fitness to practise decisions published by the optical regulator
New Moorfields chief executive appointed
Dr Martin Kuper, chief medical officer of London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, will take up the role later in 2021
NHS chief executive to step down
Sir Simon Stevens will leave his role on 31 July
“I think what we are doing now will benefit thousands of children”
Mitchel Reuben on providing a complete eye care service to a “part of the community that needs it the most”
The business ownership end goal
Optometrist, Sophie Patel, speaks to OT about how she achieved her goal of becoming a practice owner and reflects on working during the pandemic
Location:
Kingston
Closing:
05 June 2021
Location:
Broughty Ferry, Dundee
Closing:
08 June 2021
Different boats in the same storm
The pandemic is still having a complex impact on people’s wellbeing, with students among those particularly affected. This Mental Health Awareness Week, OT takes a look at tips for student mental health
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