OT  spoke to the team involved in the development of a new chatbot for Gene Vision, a website providing information on rare genetic eye diseases for patients and healthcare professionals

In the run up to the October awareness day, the IAPB has revealed a campaign to encourage one million people to pledge to have a sight test

In the next few decades the global prevalence of myopia is predicted to rise. OT  takes a look at the current product developments and actions optometrists can take to help reduce progression

The national campaign will be held from 14–20 June to highlight safe wear and the benefits of contact lenses

The global initiative aims to raise awareness of the growing issue of myopia in children

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

The annual inter-university competition, Optoversity Challenge, takes place as a virtual event with 11 universities competing for the winning title

Allergan has partnered with teams from City, University of London and Glaucoma UK to introduce a free app for glaucoma patients

Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, VP of international programmes at Operation Eyesight in Hyderabad, tells OT  why governments and NGOs need to work together to avoid a “looming sight crisis”

Sumrana Yasmin, global technical lead on refractive error at Sightsavers, tells OT  about the charity’s mission to ensure that eye care is included as part of the global COVID-19 recovery