Coronavirus
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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
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95% of the population have more sensitive vision than the traditionally used correction steps of 0.25D, according to research
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Supplies could be extended to wider settings depending on demand and optometrists can approach their Local Resilience Forums to be part of the allocation process
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The Association of Optometrists Ireland has called for the nationwide roll-out of new schemes between hospital ophthalmologists and optometrists to help reduce waiting lists
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The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the College of Optometrists have published a series of recommendations for the delivery of eye care during and beyond the pandemic
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Renewed restrictions were announced on Thursday for areas in West Yorkshire, East Lancashire and Greater Manchester
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OT investigates the impact of the pandemic on optometrists in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales – and asks how each nation is charting a path forward
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Zoe Richmond, interim clinical director of the Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU), tells OT about setting up the COVID-19 Urgent Eyecare Service
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The tool will enable patients to identify practices delivering urgent eye care during the COVID-19 outbreak
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Optometrists are advised that patients with cold or flu symptoms can be asked to book their appointment for when they have fully recovered