Cataracts

Woman sits outside wearing an eye patch bandage after a cataract operation

Minimum waits for cataract surgery risking patients’ health, research says

The report, commissioned by SpaMedica, revealed that 85% of cataract patients have reported worsening vision whilst waiting for surgery

Patients

29 Oct 2

Nadiia Ulianova and Igor Khramov at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Congress

From late presentations to ocular trauma: how the Ukraine war is affecting the nation’s eye health

Research

13 Oct 6 min read 1

A group of people hold a young plant growing in soil

Survey examines the sustainability of cataract surgery within Morocco

Research

09 Oct

A woman wearing glasses looks at a computer screen

IT issues cause some optometrists to be locked out of Northern Ireland referral platform

Business and practice management

24 Sep

Illustration of a cartoon style human eye spy on a blue background.

NEHW 2026: enhanced services in primary eye care

On the High Street

23 Sep 8 min read

Dr Morgan Micheletti and colleagues with intraocular lenses

“I believe someone will need cataract surgery on Mars in my lifetime”

Research

23 Sep

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Residents of most polluted areas at elevated risk of cataract and glaucoma

Research

22 Sep

Paul Morris on stage begins a session on informed choice

Principles for supporting informed choice

Patients

22 Sep

A clinician puts their hand on the shoulder of an older male patient

Study finds slightly higher prevalence of dry eye among older adults with well-controlled HIV

Research

10 Sep

A group of people gather outside of the new SpaMedica facility

SpaMedica opens cataract centre in Scotland

Patients

28 Aug

A man sits in front of a bright screen

Researchers explore connection between bright evening light and eye disease

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

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An older man stands looking out a window

Tadalafil use associated with higher risk of glaucoma

Research

18 Aug

Kevin Thompson

Obituary: Kevin Thompson

AOP

03 Sep

Sameer and Hannah pose during a sight test. Sameer has turned to the camera. With one hand he holds the control for a slit lamp, and with the other he holds a volk lens up to Hannah’s eye

An optometrist saved my life

Hannah Mockler: “I could have been left with permanent damage to my vision”

Practitioner stories

16 Oct

A toddler leans against a sofa holding a toy truck. One of his eyes is glowing with a white circle

An optometrist saved my life

“I knew straightaway that this was something that needed to be seen urgently”

Patients

20 Aug 5 min read

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Illustration of a cartoon style human eye spy on a blue background.

NEHW 2026: enhanced services in primary eye care

On the High Street

23 Sep 8 min read

Woman sits outside wearing an eye patch bandage after a cataract operation

Minimum waits for cataract surgery risking patients’ health, research says

Patients

29 Oct 2

A group of people gather outside of the new SpaMedica facility

SpaMedica opens cataract centre in Scotland

Patients

28 Aug

Nadiia Ulianova and Igor Khramov at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Congress

From late presentations to ocular trauma: how the Ukraine war is affecting the nation’s eye health

Research

13 Oct 6 min read 1

Chosen for you

Exterior of De Montfort University’s Hawthorn Building, home to the university’s Health and Life Sciences faculty

De Montfort’s new optometry degree: increasing eye care accessibility in diverse communities in the East Midlands

Students and pre-regs

29 Oct 10 min read 3

A woman injects a weight-loss medication into her abdomen

An ophthalmic surgeon on how weight-loss drugs affect eye health

NHS and health

02 Nov

Hammad uses a slit lamp to perform a sight test on a patient in Sri Lanka

Providing eye care in Sri Lanka

Practitioner stories

1 day ago

Inflammation and localised dilation of the episcleral small vessels external layer of the sclerotic

IP and me

Tenderness and aching in the right eye after a period of stress

Patients

02 Oct 5 min read

A woman uses a calculator while sitting at a desk with her lap top

OFNC update: GOS fee negotiations and funding for electronic referral service

Government and regulation

2 days ago