The deal with Zeiss will include ultra-widefield fundus cameras, operating microscopes, IOLMaster biometers and OCT scanners

The guidance supports the need for “robust” infection prevention and control measures for primary eye care services after 19 July, and addresses topics including social distancing and face masks

The My Vision Check app intends to provide a “gentle reminder and prompt” for anyone overdue a sight test and signposts users to their local practice

Optometrist at Hassocks Eyecare Centre, which is part of the Hakim Group, Vicki Macken, shares how the pandemic made her realise the importance of her team of dispensing opticians

The companies suggest the merger will provide a “complete offering” for eye care professionals, with devices for the front and back of the eye

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

York optometrist, Leanne Ellison, and patient, Kath Brookes, discuss the unusual symptoms that led to a fast referral

OT  spoke to OutsideClinic managing director, Richard Gibson, about the company’s newly announced recruitment drive, the growing over-65 patient demographic and its ambitions for the next five years

The charity was recognised in the Health and Medical Research category, as well as being named the overall winner at the awards

The domiciliary provider is seeking 50 optometrists to join its team