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Macular Society conference registration opens

The charity’s annual conference will take place on 12 September online

Research

1 day ago

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Optometrists in training and newly-qualified optometrists join AOP Council

AOP

1 day ago 6 min read

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College of Optometrists updates glaucoma higher qualifications

Career development

2 days ago

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Making a difference in Bali

Products

2 days ago

An older man receives a sight test

Optometrists and dispensing opticians who provide low vision services invited to complete survey

Research

2 days ago

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Orkney Island optometry practice recruits new optometrist

Practitioner stories

3 days ago

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Study explores advantages of very young babies at risk of CVI wearing glasses

Research

3 days ago

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AOP survey seeks views on GOC proposals to update sight testing statement

AOP

18 Aug

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Wick practice to celebrate 10-year anniversary

On the High Street

18 Aug

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Ashton Riley Lenses launched for independent practices

Products

18 Aug

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Tadalafil use associated with higher risk of glaucoma

Research

18 Aug

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IACLE partners with WCO and Alcon dry eye initiative

Students and pre-regs

17 Aug

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NICE consults on draft low-dose atropine guidance

NHS and health

13 Aug

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Specsavers expands homelessness eye care scheme nationally

Patients

13 Aug

Optometrist Ben Armstrong carrying out a vision check with a young lady at Revvv it Up festival

Community optometrist and RNIB Northern Ireland make two hospital referrals at local festival

Patients

13 Aug

A female optometrist performs a sight test with a slit lamp on a patient

AOP briefing unpacks GOC consultation on update to sight testing statement

AOP

13 Aug

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Optegra appoints UK managing director

Hospital optometry

13 Aug

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Bayfields deploys mEye Suite

On the High Street

13 Aug

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Survey explores parental understanding of myopia

Patients

13 Aug

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In conversation with Dr Natalia Vlasak about the Miyosmart iQ spectacle lens

Research

12 Aug 5 min read

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Optometrists invited to complete survey on AI in eye care

Research

12 Aug

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A Level results day: “Failing wasn’t the end of my story”

Students and pre-regs

11 Aug 7 min read

Health minister, Mike Nesbitt MLA, with Optometry Northern Ireland chair, Brian McKeown, and colleagues during a visit to Brogan’s Eyes and Ears practice in Lisburn

Northern Ireland health minister visits community optometry practice

Government and regulation

11 Aug

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James Frith MP takes on responsibility for eye care at the DHSC

Government and regulation

10 Aug

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Into the wild

Research

10 Aug

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Moorfields Eye Hospital surgeon gives tips on staying safe during the solar eclipse

Patients

10 Aug 1

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Nine in 10 GOS contractors delay recruiting new staff as practice costs rise

NHS and health

07 Aug

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Eye commentary suggests UK “uniquely placed” to bring oculomics from code to clinic

Research

07 Aug

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Moorfields Eye Hospital surgeon gives tips on staying safe during the solar eclipse

Patients

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“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

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NICE consults on draft low-dose atropine guidance

NHS and health

13 Aug

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Orkney Island optometry practice recruits new optometrist

Practitioner stories

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AOP briefing unpacks GOC consultation on update to sight testing statement

AOP

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Community optometrist and RNIB Northern Ireland make two hospital referrals at local festival

Patients

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