Dry eye

A young woman is applying eye drops at home

WCO and Alcon update dry eye resource

The WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel has been updated to reflect the latest recommendations from the TFOS DEWS III report

Patients

19 Jun

A close up of hands holding a small wand-like device for use around the eyes, featuring different colours of LED for treatments

The Dry Eye Zone Circle-of-Care with Positive Impact

Products

11 Jun

A woman rubs the corner of her eye while sitting in front of a laptop

Investigating the effect of tear film dynamics on OCT scan quality

Research

08 Jun

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Latest launches

Tech-forward launches

Products

05 Jun

100% Optical

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Five key topics from 100% Optical 2026

AOP

05 Jun

A man and a boy plant a seedling in the soil

Scientists develop ‘photosynthesis’ therapy for dry eye disease

Research

26 May

Maggie Martin, wearing a Hakim Group and dry eye + branded tshirt stands at a lecturn addressing an audience. Behind her is a large poster with the same logos

Hakim Group event focuses on dry eye confidence

On the High Street

21 May

Essilor Instruments demos IDRA X

Products

10 Apr

A man sits in a darkened room next to a computer screen rubbing his eye

An online tool to assist optometrists in managing dry eye

Patients

08 Apr

A child uses a tablet while sitting on the sofa

AOP welcomes new screen time guidance for young children

Government and regulation

02 Apr

Sam Wymer at 100% Optical

The Body Doctor showcases dry eye care at 100% Optical

Products

01 Apr

100% Optical

Natasha presents from a podium on the 100% Optical Catwalk, behind her are a panel of four people

‘Personalised and fast-paced’ defines wellness for consumers in 2026

On the High Street

24 Mar

100% Optical

An audience watches a presentation at 100% Optical

Advancements in managing dry eye disease

Patients

06 Mar

100% Optical

At a previous 100% Optical show, the founder of ZEST performs a demonstration of an eyelid cleaning tool while other delegates look on in interest

Explore the exhibition at 100% Optical

Products

19 Feb

100% Optical

A woman wearing a plum coat and matching cat’s eye style frames stands against a bright blue sky with wispy white clouds. One lens in her frames is clear while the other is darkened

Seven exhibitors share plans for 100% Optical

Products

12 Feb

Nick Atkins stands in a practice consulting room, on a table in front of him is a variety of products. A group are gathered around listening

Dry Eye January campaign “a great success”

On the High Street

12 Feb

NuVision Biotherapies packshot

NuVision Biotherapies secures £4.8m funding

NHS and health

09 Feb

A woman dressed in white and sitting on a white sofa is leaning her head back to apply eye drops

WCO and Alcon extend dry eye education partnership

Patients

28 Jan

Sarah Farrant

The Sarah Farrant episode

Practitioner stories

08 Jan

A practitioner is performing a sight test on a patient in a darkened room, the lights from the technology glow

Boots Opticians launches new dry eye service

On the High Street

15 Dec 2025

100% Optical

The entrance of 100% Optical 2025

New education sessions released for 100% Optical 2026

Career development

09 Dec 2025

Lady sitting at desk at a screen

Survey finds office workers have reduced productivity due to strained and tired eyes

Patients

04 Dec 2025 1

A woman uses a virtual reality head set

Researchers observe real-time changes in tear film during VR gaming

Research

19 Nov 2025

An optometrist performs an eye test on a patient

Leightons launches dedicated dry eye service

On the High Street

12 Nov 2025

A woman rubs her eyes by a lamp while reading a document

Dry eye disease prevalence increases following menopause

Research

06 Nov 2025

A man wearing glasses rubs his eyes and nose while sitting at a desk with a laptop

Exploring the diagnosis gap in dry eye disease

Research

30 Oct 2025

Matthew Blakely in a navy suit stands in front of a sign for The Body Doctor

Body Doctor sees international expansion

Products

15 Oct 2025

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Hoya releases clinical trial data for Miyosmart iQ

Products

07 May 5 min read

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How I got here

Nick Rumney’s limitless ambition for optometry

Career development

29 Mar 18 min read 22 mins

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April/May 2026

The Core values edition

10 Apr

GOC reception area

Sector responses to GOC CPD reform proposals

Government and regulation

23 Apr 1

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A child uses a tablet while sitting on the sofa

AOP welcomes new screen time guidance for young children

Government and regulation

02 Apr

A man sits in a darkened room next to a computer screen rubbing his eye

An online tool to assist optometrists in managing dry eye

Patients

08 Apr

A man and a boy plant a seedling in the soil

Scientists develop ‘photosynthesis’ therapy for dry eye disease

Research

26 May

Maggie Martin, wearing a Hakim Group and dry eye + branded tshirt stands at a lecturn addressing an audience. Behind her is a large poster with the same logos

Hakim Group event focuses on dry eye confidence

On the High Street

21 May

Sam Wymer at 100% Optical

The Body Doctor showcases dry eye care at 100% Optical

Products

01 Apr

Chosen for you

A close up of the view finder of a piece of optical equipment in a consulting room

Frustration over plans for digitising referrals without “fully costed plan for a national roll-out”

AOP

09 Jun 3

Emma Spofforth and Nizz Sabir sitting on an sofa holding the AOP chairman medal

Leadership, continuity and change: AOP chairman handover

AOP

08 Jun 7 min read

The audience at the HG Roadshow event at Old Windsor

Three insights from the HG Roadshow event at Old Windsor

Career development

11 Jun 5 min read

Davina Dosanjh outside of Richard Petrie Optometrists

The cover story

Business class

Business and practice management

05 Jun 12 min read