Optometrist convicted of causing death by dangerous driving
Professional support
Tribunal finds colour blind police officer was discriminated against
A police officer who was temporarily removed from rapid response driving duties has been partly successful in a claim of indirect sex discrimination
Student dispensing optician erased from the register
A student who submitted fraudulent documents to gain a place on a BSc optometry course has been sanctioned by the General Optical Council
AOP shares Halloween contact lens advice
The Association has provided eight tips to ensure eye infections aren’t part of any Halloween horrors
100% Optical education programme to tackle myopia management
OT takes a look at how practitioners can find out more about myopia management at 100% Optical
Interprofessional collaboration
Clinical scientist and optometrist at the Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE), Karen Walsh, tells OT about how the research centre worked with its pharmaceutical colleagues at the University of Waterloo to deliver education to both professions in one place.
Moorfields shortlisted for LaingBuisson award
The eye hospital has been nominated in the ‘Clinical services – healthcare outcomes’ category
Seeing Beyond the Eyes recognised with Vision UK award
The project, which delivers CET content on sight loss to optical professionals, received the John Thompson Award
Brien Holden Vision Institute appoints acting executive director
Tim Fricke will lead the BHVI team while Leigh Cleave takes a year out to travel