Research

New research by Optegra has revealed that four in ten survey participants were not aware that novelty contact lenses can harm eye health

Scientists have investigated the impact of providing ‘no water’ stickers with contact lens cases

New research has found that people with poor eyesight who reported discrimination were more likely to be depressed and lonely

Experts share their views on why nutrition deserves more limelight when it comes to eye health

The new chart could help to reduce the potential for inconsistent sight test results

New guidance from UK paediatricians suggests negative effects are linked to lost opportunities for other activities such as exercise, sleep and socialising

“Although logistical concerns remain, we look forward to the day when entire papers are cogently written using concise sets of emoji to convey new results”

Head of policy and research at the General Optical Council, David Rowland, talks with OT  about key insights into how the public views the profession

Sweden leads an annual tally of contact lens penetration across 11 European nations, while Spain has the lowest proportion of contact lens wearers. OT  talks with optometrists based in Stockholm and Madrid for their take on the trend

What do we know about how patients comply with aftercare advice? OT  puts the contact lens wearer in focus in a discussion with optometrist Richard Edwards