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Smartphone eye disease screening project awarded £120,000 by Innovate UK

A Birmingham City University research project has received funding to create an evaluation framework for AI-powered smartphone fundus imaging

Research

1 day ago

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Drivers continue to struggle with headlight glare, new research reports

Government and regulation

1 day ago

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Dangers of floating bus stops and pavement parking key message for Guide Dogs at political party conferences

Government and regulation

1 day ago 6 min read

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Clinical and regulatory scenarios and hospital referrals considered at locum clinical skills conference

Locuming

1 day ago 13 min read

Air pollution rises over an industrial neighbourhood in a city

Does air pollution have a carcinogenic effect on the ocular surface?

Research

2 days ago

Omega-3 supplements and foods rich in omega-3, including salmon, spinach and broccoli

The effect of omega-3 supplementation on the risk of glaucoma among patients with dry eye

Research

2 days ago

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Sense Medical provides OCT systems for oculomics research project

Research

2 days ago

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Funding boost for eye surgery robot

Research

2 days ago

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RNIB appoints Clare Fynney as new chief people officer

Career development

3 days ago

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Eyewise Opticians celebrates 30 years

On the High Street

22 Oct 5 min read

A man uses a virtual reality headset while sitting at a desk

Personalising virtual reality therapies for chronic pain using eye tracking data

Research

22 Oct

Five panellists sit behind a table at an Association of Optometrists event, taking part in a discussion on “Health Outside the Hospital,” with an audience seated in front of them. A presentation screen and banners for the Association of Optometrists and Progress stand behind the panel

Five AOP highlights from political party conference season

Government and regulation

22 Oct 1

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Opportunities for DOs

Practitioner stories

22 Oct

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Mainline Optical appoints commercial manager

Products

22 Oct

A team of nine people gather outside of the window to The Optical People practice. In the window are large post-it notes in greens, pinks, yellows, all written with messages of support

The Optical People says: “We see you”

Practitioner stories

21 Oct

ECLOs and RNIB staff outside the new ECLO room

New eye clinic liaison officer suite opens at Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital

Patients

21 Oct

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Eye care leaders call on sector to unite behind global compact

Government and regulation

21 Oct

Melanie Barratt swims the English Channel. A large ship can be seen in the distance

Melanie Barratt on becoming the first blind woman to swim the English Channel

Patients

21 Oct 6 min read

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Newmedica highlights valuable role of grandparents

Patients

20 Oct

Delegates to a recent Optometry Wellbeing Day at the Parklands Hotel in Glasgow

Painting, yoga and CPD: Optometry Wellbeing Day comes to Glasgow

Health and wellbeing

20 Oct

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Half of people experiencing homelessness have worsening eyesight or hearing, Specsavers says

Patients

19 Oct

Two scientists work in a laboratory. One holds a clipboard while the other holds a pipette over test tubes

New insight on genetics of retinitis pigmentosa

Research

19 Oct

The Siloton team

Siloton secures £8.4 million Innovate UK contract

NHS and health

16 Oct

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Independent domicilary service in North Wales changes hands

Domiciliary

14 Oct

Callum Hunt is presented with the Master's Medal

Callum Hunt receives Master’s Medal for his genetic study of the fovea

Research

14 Oct

Ten people pose together at the finish line of the Thames Path Ultra Challenge, wearing medals and holding a sign marked “28KM”, beneath a large “FINISHER” banner. Several wear Specsavers-branded clothing, with a red event tent and trees in the background

Specsavers practice partners join Thames Path Ultra Challenge in memory of colleague

On the High Street

14 Oct

100% Optical

A handful of people are seated at a circle table in an event, each wearing glowing green earphones. A microphone is handed to one delegate

100% Optical 2027: first look at CPD programme

AOP

14 Oct

Two optometry students are looking at the frames in a new practice set up in a university environment

New Centre for Eyecare Excellence opens at University of Plymouth

Students and pre-regs

14 Oct

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Tadalafil use associated with higher risk of glaucoma

Research

18 Aug

Kevin Thompson

Obituary: Kevin Thompson

AOP

03 Sep

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

Patients

10 Aug 1

Sameer and Hannah pose during a sight test. Sameer has turned to the camera. With one hand he holds the control for a slit lamp, and with the other he holds a volk lens up to Hannah’s eye

An optometrist saved my life

Hannah Mockler: “I could have been left with permanent damage to my vision”

Practitioner stories

16 Oct

A toddler leans against a sofa holding a toy truck. One of his eyes is glowing with a white circle

An optometrist saved my life

“I knew straightaway that this was something that needed to be seen urgently”

Patients

20 Aug 5 min read

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Sameer and Hannah pose during a sight test. Sameer has turned to the camera. With one hand he holds the control for a slit lamp, and with the other he holds a volk lens up to Hannah’s eye

An optometrist saved my life

Hannah Mockler: “I could have been left with permanent damage to my vision”

Practitioner stories

16 Oct

Risha Patel speaking at 100% Optical

A peek into working in industry

Career development

15 Oct

Elderly Asian woman being checked with slit lamp microscope

Liberal Democrats adopt Eye care everywhere as party policy

Government and regulation

12 Oct

A young professional stands outside in an urban landscape

Early career digest

My biggest challenge as a newly-qualified optometrist

Practitioner stories

24 Oct 5 min read

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Early career digest

Propelled potential

Career development

2 days ago 5 min read

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