Dry eye

A young woman leans her head back to instil eye drops

IACLE partners with WCO and Alcon dry eye initiative

The involvement of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators will facilitate direct access to the dry eye resources for its members

Students and pre-regs

17 Aug

Vera is photographed in black and white wearing a tailored black suit jacket, angular sunglasses, and a pale cowboy hat. One hand is on her waist and the other holds a paisley handbag. Behind her is a carousel, lit up against the night sky, as well as a sparkling cityscape

Latest launches

Dry eye developments

Products

07 Aug

A middle aged woman leans against a kitchen sink

Researchers explore link between dry eye disease and depression

Research

04 Aug

Kimmy Young laying down having a dry eye treatment

Establishing a dry eye clinic

On the High Street

28 Jul

A group of female friends are pictured together

Dry Eye Awareness Month: “You can genuinely transform someone’s quality of life”

Patients

23 Jul 9 min read

A woman holds a pack of oral contraceptives

Systematic review finds no link between oral contraceptive use and dry eye disease risk

Research

22 Jul

Dani leans around the side of a large computer screen displaying an image of an eye, as she presses buttons in a demonstration. Dani has bright pink hair, pink nails, and a black top with thin coloured stripes

Topcon showcases Tera and Triton2

Products

22 Jul

Woman with hand on forehead and eyes closed

Research highlights dry eye as an unknown menopause symptom

On the High Street

15 Jul

An older woman’s face is shown close up

An amniotic membrane-derived treatment for ocular surface disease

Research

14 Jul

A pharmacist holds medication above a drawer of medication

Small increase in dry eye disease risk among patients taking statins

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

A young couple sit together in a summery terrace surrounded by plants and shurbs. Both wear neutrals in beige, browns, and khaki. Both wear sunglasses

Latest launches

Tech-forward launches

Products

05 Jun

100% Optical

Rows of attentively listening audiences look towards the stage where a man presents on the new company Cascader. The stage is branded as 100 percent optical

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

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A woman smiles while wearing solar eclipse glasses

Moorfields Eye Hospital surgeon gives tips on staying safe during the solar eclipse

Patients

10 Aug 1

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

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June/July 2026

The Practice resilience edition

05 Jun

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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

Kimmy Young laying down having a dry eye treatment

Establishing a dry eye clinic

On the High Street

28 Jul

A group of female friends are pictured together

Dry Eye Awareness Month: “You can genuinely transform someone’s quality of life”

Patients

23 Jul 9 min read

A man and a boy plant a seedling in the soil

Scientists develop ‘photosynthesis’ therapy for dry eye disease

Research

26 May

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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A woman smiles while wearing solar eclipse glasses

Moorfields Eye Hospital surgeon gives tips on staying safe during the solar eclipse

Patients

10 Aug 1

A child plays with a toy astronaut and rocket

NICE consults on draft low-dose atropine guidance

NHS and health

13 Aug

Optometrist, Andrew Gillies, in front of Clark Optometrists on Orkney Island

Orkney Island optometry practice recruits new optometrist

Practitioner stories

19 Aug

A female optometrist performs a sight test with a slit lamp on a patient

AOP briefing unpacks GOC consultation on update to sight testing statement

AOP

13 Aug

An illustration in tones of blue in which a woman stands in front of a crossroads that points in many directions. Her posture indicates confusion

A Level results day: “Failing wasn’t the end of my story”

Students and pre-regs

11 Aug 7 min read