Coronavirus

Government to subsidise youth wages, a statistical snapshot of sight tests in England, and Norville Group enters administration

From key questions on COVID-19 to marketing training, suppliers created numerous virtual learning opportunities for eye care professionals during the lockdown

Croesyceiliog School in Cwmbran has been producing 300 plastic face visors each week

Up to 48 Boots Opticians stores could close as the company launches a consultation for a transformation plan in response to the impact of coronavirus

Consultant ophthalmic surgeon Susan Sarangapani on starting a new job the week before lockdown and spotting eyelid cancer by video consultation

Low vision optometrist Stephanie Cairns on supporting those with sight loss during the pandemic

As UCAS figures show a rise in the number of students holding firm offers this year and fewer applicants opting to defer, optometry courses are preparing to host their new intakes

As stricter lockdown measures are resumed in Leicester, practices are returning to a restricted level of service

No agreement has been reached around further financial support for practices after temporary funding measures ceased at the end of June

Following the disruption and challenges brought by the COVID-19 outbreak, event organisers are preparing to safely bring the profession together

IP optometrist Dr John Gurney on a unique initiative within West Kent that has helped to ease the burden on hospitals during COVID-19