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

Visioncall’s managing director, Michelle Le Prevost, tells OT  how the organisation has pivoted its approach to delivering domiciliary care

Developed in partnership with charities SeeAbility and Mencap, along with industry groups, the pathway is designed to provide individualised care

Supplies could be extended to wider settings depending on demand and optometrists can approach their Local Resilience Forums to be part of the allocation process

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

A survey by the British Irish Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association found that one in six UK adults suffers hearing loss, but the average adult hasn’t had their hearing tested in 10 years

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

The first network in Leeds for primary care professionals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds aims to draw members from across healthcare sectors

The Optical Confederation’s Domiciliary Eyecare Committee has produced guidance on meeting the eye care needs of vulnerable patients in the next stage of the pandemic