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Exploring the effect of the US opioid epidemic on endogenous endophthalmitis cases

Researchers report that the number of drug use-associated endogenous endophthalmitis cases are on the rise

Research

2 days ago

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Six lessons from the eyewear market

Business and practice management

2 days ago 5 min read

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Bringing care closer to home: four lessons from pharmacy

NHS and health

3 days ago 5 min read

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Five insights from General Optical Council

Government and regulation

3 days ago

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Researchers apply AI to OCT scans and fundus photographs to learn more about systemic health

Research

3 days ago

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Bringing together accessible brands with responsible materials

Products

3 days ago

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GOC appoints IP optometrist as its first head of optometric advice

Government and regulation

3 days ago

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Moorfields Eye Charity to invest at least £2 million in eye health research

Research

08 Jul

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Small increase in dry eye disease risk among patients taking statins

Research

08 Jul

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Glaucoma UK launches landmark national patient survey

Patients

08 Jul

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EssilorLuxottica launches live CPD programme

Business and practice management

08 Jul

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Researchers highlight “growing challenge” of antibiotic resistance in veterinary ophthalmology

Research

07 Jul

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Should retinopathy-free older adults continue to be screened for diabetic eye disease?

Research

07 Jul 1

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Sight loss community raises £91,000 in Moorfields Eye Charity fundraising walk

Hospital optometry

07 Jul

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Independent practice team raises over £1000 for Leicester hospice

On the High Street

07 Jul

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Mackie Opticians marks 30th anniversary

On the High Street

07 Jul 1

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Man in his 20s suffers retinal tears after using massage gun on his eyes

Research

06 Jul

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Specsavers calls for improved access to community glaucoma care in England

On the High Street

06 Jul

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AOP releases dedicated student webinar series to watch on-demand

AOP

03 Jul

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Specsavers opens bookings for PAC 2026

On the High Street

03 Jul

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Research

02 Jul

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More than half of Taiwanese five-year-olds myopic or pre-myopic

Research

01 Jul

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Vaping linked to increased risk of vision-threatening disease

Research

01 Jul

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World Sight Day campaign 2026 launched

Patients

01 Jul

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Running in sight loss simulation spectacles for charity

Practitioner stories

01 Jul

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Public confidence in eye care rises, but inequalities persist, GOC reports

Patients

01 Jul

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ABDO partners with the University of Plymouth to launch new DO apprenticeship

Students and pre-regs

01 Jul

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Sense Medical demonstrates Canon Xephilio OCT-R1

Products

01 Jul

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Hoya releases clinical trial data for Miyosmart iQ

Products

07 May 5 min read

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An optometrist saved my life

“We will always be grateful that Charlotte recognised the signs when she did”

Patients

26 Jun 5 min read 1

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OFNC advises profession against committing to “unfunded” ERS until negotiations complete

Government and regulation

24 Jun 1

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Sector responses to GOC CPD reform proposals

Government and regulation

23 Apr 1

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An optometrist saved my life

“We will always be grateful that Charlotte recognised the signs when she did”

Patients

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Vaping linked to increased risk of vision-threatening disease

Research

01 Jul

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Five steps to dealing with… a declined test

AOP

20 Jun 5 min read

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Man in his 20s suffers retinal tears after using massage gun on his eyes

Research

06 Jul

Young female adult sitting at equipment with head in rest having her sight tested

Public confidence in eye care rises, but inequalities persist, GOC reports

Patients

01 Jul

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