Cataracts

A man sits in front of a bright screen

Researchers explore connection between bright evening light and eye disease

Scientists explore the relationship between an individual’s risk of eye disease and their exposure to bright light between 8pm and 11.30pm

Research

30 Jun

On a football pitch, a man wearing a grey Freedom Vision t-shirt and darkened goggles lifts his foot back to take a penalty kick

Football challenge simulates real-world effect of cataracts

Hospital optometry

30 Jun

The welcome desk and reception of SpaMedica Wembley

Shadow Health Secretary visits SpaMedica Wembley

Hospital optometry

24 Jun

The main entrance for the Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital

Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital to welcome patients from mid-July

Hospital optometry

23 Jun

Kumell Rizvi, hospital optometrist in blue scrubs

You had me at hospital

Kumell Rizvi: “Hospital optometry is about the people that you encounter”

Hospital optometry

05 Jun 6 min read

A female scientist uses a pipette to drop liquid into a petrie dish

Six patients develop rare fungal infection following cataract surgery

Research

02 Jun

A large group gather around a sign displaying the new Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital, on either side of the display are blue curtains which have been pulled back in a reveal.

Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital begins countdown to opening

Hospital optometry

01 Jun

Survey explores delivery of therapeutic laser by optometrists

Research

21 May

100% Optical

Nigel Kirkpatrick, medical director at Newmedica, on stage at 100% Optical 2026

Optometry and opportunity

NHS and health

02 May

Alex Silvester and Kirith Entwistle stand together in a clinical treatment room in a SpaMedica Bolton facility on an MP visit

SpaMedica Bolton hosts MP visit

NHS and health

13 Apr

A head-and-shoulders portrait of a middle-aged man with short hair and light stubble, wearing a navy blazer over a pale checkered shirt, standing indoors in front of large windows with trees visible outside

You had me at hospital

“Working in hospital gives you a lot of confidence in diagnosing and pathologies”

Hospital optometry

30 Mar 6 min read

100% Optical

An audience watches a presentation at 100% Optical

Advancements in managing dry eye disease

Patients

06 Mar

An illustration of chromosomes with telomeres highlighted

The connection between telomere length and cataracts

Research

26 Feb

Kevin Cartmell, head of stakeholder engagement at ACES, and MP Lilian Greenwood pose by a banner for the Nottingham ACES clinic. Both are dressed in suits

MP visits Nottingham ACES clinic

NHS and health

25 Feb

A woman with long brown hair sits beside a slit-lamp eye examination machine in a clinical room, smiling toward the camera. She is wearing a dark green sweater and is seated at a white desk with ophthalmic equipment

You had me at hospital

“Hospitals need to think differently and for the long-term"

Hospital optometry

03 Feb 5 min read

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust consultant ophthalmologist, John Buchan

Reducing the environmental footprint of eye care

Hospital optometry

29 Jan

Seven people stand together, wearing formal attire and each holding a brochure in the same yellow and black colouring as the banner behind them, which states The Value of Vision. A guide dog is also in the right of the frame.

Value of Vision report launched at UK Parliament

Government and regulation

22 Jan 7 min read

A super close-up of an eye. The iris is brown and the layers are visible

Eye care to be prioritised in new NHS Online service

NHS and health

08 Jan 5 min read 2

Clinicians talk at a hospital reception desk

Senedd report examines ophthalmology waiting times in Wales

NHS and health

03 Dec 2025

An older woman looks out the window while holding a phone in her hand

The hidden burden of undiagnosed eye disease in Singapore

Research

02 Dec 2025

The photograph shows half of Shakul’s face. Shakul has vitiligo, wears a cobalt blue top and is photographed against a pale blue background. Shakul’s eyes are an icy, electric blue

Winners of WSD photo competition 2025 revealed

Patients

13 Nov 2025

Luke Charters MP with the Optegra team

MPs visit Optegra facilities

NHS and health

31 Oct 2025

David Moulsdale, founder and CEO of Optical Express, and Nicholas Ridley

Optical Express opens new flagship eye hospital

Hospital optometry

23 Oct 2025 5 min read

Ophthalmologist in blue scrubs performs cataract surgery on a patient who is laying down

Programme to support eye care shift from hospital to community to begin in November

NHS and health

14 Oct 2025

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Research recap: AI, cataract survey and short-sightedness

Research

10 Oct 2025

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A spectacle lens balances on its edge, in the shadow is a ring of dots. The background of the image is orange and white

Hoya releases clinical trial data for Miyosmart iQ

Products

07 May 5 min read

Harper poses outside of a hospital

An optometrist saved my life

“We will always be grateful that Charlotte recognised the signs when she did”

Patients

26 Jun 5 min read 1

A female optometrist performs a sight test with a slit lamp for a male patient

OFNC advises profession against committing to “unfunded” ERS until negotiations complete

Government and regulation

24 Jun 1

GOC reception area

Sector responses to GOC CPD reform proposals

Government and regulation

23 Apr 1

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Kumell Rizvi, hospital optometrist in blue scrubs

You had me at hospital

Kumell Rizvi: “Hospital optometry is about the people that you encounter”

Hospital optometry

05 Jun 6 min read

A female scientist uses a pipette to drop liquid into a petrie dish

Six patients develop rare fungal infection following cataract surgery

Research

02 Jun

A large group gather around a sign displaying the new Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital, on either side of the display are blue curtains which have been pulled back in a reveal.

Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital begins countdown to opening

Hospital optometry

01 Jun

100% Optical

Nigel Kirkpatrick, medical director at Newmedica, on stage at 100% Optical 2026

Optometry and opportunity

NHS and health

02 May

The main entrance for the Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital

Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital to welcome patients from mid-July

Hospital optometry

23 Jun

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Harper poses outside of a hospital

An optometrist saved my life

“We will always be grateful that Charlotte recognised the signs when she did”

Patients

26 Jun 5 min read 1

In a clinical room, Becci points at a screen displaying a meibomian gland assessment for dry eye, training a colleague who looks on with interest

Practice team digest

A role for everyone in dry eye

Practice team

27 Jun 10 min read 1

Optician with man sitting in testing room consulting about vision

Five steps to dealing with… a declined test

AOP

20 Jun 5 min read

A man uses a massage gun on his shoulder

Man in his 20s suffers retinal tears after using massage gun on his eyes

Research

06 Jul

An older man instills eye drops in his eye

Glaucoma Awareness Week 2026: “We only have one pair of eyes, so we need to look after them”

Patients

06 Jul 6 min read