Health services

New research shows that 17% of people fear having a sight test

Doctify agreement aims to give patients a way to better connect and read reviews on Optegra consultants

DO and chair of Devon LOC, Max Halford, on how it became the first LOC in England to win a diabetic retinopathy screening contract

Crofton Park Opticians optometrists, Pritesh Patel and Nimisha Patel, draw satisfaction from their varied MECS caseload

Care homes are revolutionising the way they care for their elderly patients and are seeking the help of primary care professionals

Optometrist Shamina Asif shares insight into the success of Dudley’s Healthy Living Optician scheme as its first anniversary passes

Moorfields Eye Hospital A&E doctor foresees optometrists forging new careers in eye casualty departments

OT ’s Olivia Wannan speaks to experts – and importantly patients – about improving the care of those with ocular diseases

Transport for London launches a month-long trial of ‘Please offer me a seat’ badge

From April patients who have had cataract operations, or are suspected of having glaucoma, will receive follow-up care from optometrists in the community