Dry eye

A pharmacist holds medication above a drawer of medication

Small increase in dry eye disease risk among patients taking statins

A new systematic review has found a modest increase in the risk of developing dry eye disease among patients taking the cholesterol-lowering medication

Research

08 Jul

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

A young woman is applying eye drops at home

WCO and Alcon update dry eye resource

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

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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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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

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

A young woman is applying eye drops at home

WCO and Alcon update dry eye resource

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

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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

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Vaping linked to increased risk of vision-threatening disease

Research

01 Jul

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