This CPD article discusses risk factors for intraoperative complications during cataract surgery and highlights the importance of thorough examination and history taking during pre-operative consultations to improve outcomes

OT spoke to representatives from across the profession for their views on the year that has been, and their stand-out moments

A new essential to the domiciliary practice routine

This CET article describes the common signs of ocular surface tumours that practitioners should look out for, particularly those that could be easily missed during routine examination

OT speaks to Optos’ Gareth Steer

In this video lecture Mr Nigel Kirkpatrick takes a real-world look at patient-centred cataract care, which puts patients at the heart of care decisions along their journey. He explains the key components of IOL technology and their influence on patient outcomes. He also discusses current and future approaches to collaborative working between optometrists and ophthalmologists to provide excellent standards of care.

New guidance from the AOP aims to inform members of what it means if a patient instructs a solicitor to bring a claim, and the steps they need to take

Refractive optometrist, Paul Cheshire, explains how working for Optical Express has enabled him to diagnose and treat patients at the highest level

Optometrist Wai Hang Sy, and his patient, Carla Hempe, share the signs that led to an urgent referral that later uncovered a meningioma

This CET article provides answers to questions commonly asked by patients when they are referred from primary care with suspect glaucoma and subsequently managed within secondary care