OT asked the analysts at Euromonitor International, and representatives from businesses across optics and eyewear, to identify some of the key consumer trends and developments that have shaped the market this year

Trio of experts debated the role that optometrists may have in eye care in the future

OT spoke to Nicholas Rumney, optometrist and chairman at BBR Optometry, a Hakim Group practice, on why dilation is key at the practice, his eye examination process, and making the best use of technology

Head of optometry development at Specsavers, Kiki Soteri, and optometrist Sonia Chan, consider the career development opportunities of the Ascend Higher programme

Mohamed Ayyaz Kasmani of Feltham Eyecare on relaying post-lockdown safety messages through animated video

In a new publication, an international team of researchers confirmed the impact of targeted nutritional intervention via supplementation for patients suffering from vitreous floaters

The AOP’s policy team on a message to the public about lifelong eye care and how optometrists support people through their lives

Fellow optometrists and practice owners Ian Cameron and Imran Hakim call on independents to professionalise, celebrate their niche and become micro-entrepreneurs

OT spoke to Optos’ Sharon Ormonde at 100% Optical about the Monaco device, optomap, and artificial intelligence

The equipment company launches a supplier-neutral image and data management software