Coronavirus

Founding member of the British and Irish Universities and Colleges Contact Lens Educators, Richard Pearson, and Claire McDonnell, communications officer for BUCCLE and lecturer at TU Dublin, discuss idea-sharing, changes in contact lens education and adjusting to COVID-19

Locum dispensing optician, Sarita Harrar, on the dog walking business she started during lockdown, Up Pup and Away

Manchester graduate, Emily Mather, had her pre-reg placement at Moorfields delayed as a result of COVID-19. Here, she tells OT  why she’s grateful for the extra time at home

Optical associations have shared updates on the progress of the COVID-19 vaccination plan for patient-facing practice staff

The number of OSCE assessments for January have been reduced as a result of a “significant” fall in examiner availability

For many optometrists, remaining open during the new lockdown brings with it a range of complex and conflicting emotions. OT  considers practitioners’ key concerns

Howard Collins on working in academia, and the importance of maintaining a work/life balance during the pandemic

More than one in three people have reported deteriorating eyesight due to increased screen time during the pandemic, Fight for Sight says

South London practice owner, Nevin Govindasami, on how vital the government’s PPE service has been this autumn

GOS contractors are invited to share information of the viability of services to inform the OFNC’s work with NHS England