The European Council of Optometry and Optics found that, while there are still areas to grow, “significant progress has been achieved” in developing the scope of optometry in countries across Europe

All practices will be able to remain open to provide services as part of the amber recovery phase guidance, Optometry Wales shared

Event organisers have cancelled the 2021 show as a result of increasing uncertainty surrounding travel restrictions and infection rates

The eyewear show has been rescheduled for June, with event organisers hoping that summer will bring safer opportunities for travel, ensuring “peak” international attendance

The optical show will be held from 8-10 May, after the Government announced that the restart date for exhibitions and conferences would be delayed

The Association of Optometrists Ireland has called for the nationwide roll-out of new schemes between hospital ophthalmologists and optometrists to help reduce waiting lists

The research centre suggests that optometrists ask patients about symptoms and offer advice for alleviating dry eye symptoms when wearing a face mask

The changes will be applicable to the next undergraduate academic cohort, and to this year’s incoming Scheme for Registration trainees

Irfaan Adamally will head the British Association of Behavioural Optometrists, succeeding John Stevenson

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the College of Optometrists have published a series of recommendations for the delivery of eye care during and beyond the pandemic