Coronavirus

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

Practices will be able to deliver care through the next phase of Government restrictions, prioritised on the basis of clinical need and ensuring PPE and infection control processes are in place

As England prepares for four weeks of restrictive measures, the College of Optometrists has recommended practices remain open to provide prioritised routine care along with urgent and essential services

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All practices will be able to remain open to provide services as part of the amber recovery phase guidance, Optometry Wales shared

The survey, held by Johnson & Johnson Vision, found a “disconnect” between how the public views the importance of eye health and how regularly they attend an eye examination

Lincoln-based optometrist, Dr Martin Smith, on how his PASKAL 3D helps with social distancing refraction

Tony Bancewicz, practice owner at Stirling Optical, explains how the Vision-R800 has helped him meet social distancing requirements and make the practice safe for his staff and customers

The research centre suggests that optometrists ask patients about symptoms and offer advice for alleviating dry eye symptoms when wearing a face mask