Health services

Parents should be encouraged to book eligible children for sight tests as a “failsafe” in light of challenges resuming vision screening

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

While discussions with NHS England are ongoing, the OFNC highlighted a need for “targeted, short-term financial support” for practices experiencing a significant downturn in activity

GOS contractors are invited to share information of the viability of services to inform the OFNC’s work with NHS England

Optical practices in Scotland can continue offering a full range of services in the new lockdown, the government has confirmed

Essential retailers will be permitted to remain open following the introduction of new restrictions to stem the spread of COVID-19

A legal requirement to stay at home except for essential purposes will be introduced as of midnight tonight

The new rules on business closures confirm that opticians and audiology can continue to operate as normal

Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre’s Dr Waheeda Illahi, Rosie Auld, Dr Emma Berrow and Dr Peter Good consider the challenges created by COVID-19’s second wave

Optometry Scotland has confirmed that optometrists will deliver routine care at all levels of the nation’s five-tier restrictions