Experts from across the optometry spectrum discuss their experiences of the past 12 months, and what they think teleoptometry’s place will be in 2021 and beyond

One in three glasses wearers feel claustrophobic when wearing a mask while one in four say their spectacles steam up every time they wear one

Emma Bolger, specialist optometrist at University Hospitals Birmingham, on why this stalwart piece of tech is still her most invaluable diagnostic tool

Scientists may be able to predict who is at risk of dementia by studying the vision of patients with Parkinson’s

The teleoptometry manufacturer plans to use the funding to support product research and development, with a current project working to enable remote services

Patient Dean Wright, from Cardiff, and optometrist at Specsavers Queen Street, Tahira Rahman, on a sight test that led to detecting a tumour

The company aims to display how practices can embrace technologies to offer socially distanced eye examinations, at a time when patients may be particularly anxious

The device offers a faster, socially distanced refraction, which the company suggests could support practices operating under COVID-19 restrictions

A new resource explains what patients can expect when they receive a sight test at home

The Villa Vision project will deliver eye health awareness education as well as sight tests performed in a specially fitted mobile eye care van