The range of full face shields, safety glasses and protective goggles all comply with government regulations

From adjusting financial outlooks to implementing social distancing measures, OT  takes a look at how EssilorLuxottica, Safilo and Johnson & Johnson Vision have responded to the outbreak

Optometrist and independent practice owner, Anthony Josephson, shares his concerns as a small business during COVID-19 and how he is using this time to plan for the future

The “exceptionally committed and passionate” optometrist and member of the Wolverhampton Local Optical Committee has passed away

The artificial intelligence system could help to predict the progression of wet age-related macular degeneration in high risk patients and even guide future preventative treatments.

The optometrist who was described as “passionate about raising the status of the profession” has passed away.

A new Google Map resource has been made to provide information on local eye clinics, aiming to help optometrists and patients to find their closest units

Support office roles at the Guernsey, Nottingham and Southampton offices are at risk, though optometrists and colleagues employed in UK stores will not be affected.

The scheme has opened for applications from 13 May but concerns remain over “gaps” in support

The trust has awarded half a million pounds in emergency funding to help charities supporting blind and partially sighted people through the COVID-19 crisis