Extended services

A patient with greying hair and beard speaks to a practitioner who is wearing a white clinical coat. They are seated in a consulting room

Optometry Scotland publishes community low vision service recommendations

The paper calls for a “properly funded, integrated model” and outlines seven recommendations to inform Scottish Government planning

Government and regulation

2 days ago

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Eye care everywhere

Assessing urgent eye conditions in Staffordshire

On the High Street

27 Aug 16 min read 1

John Davidson, optometrist and owner of Querido & Davidson

Behind the cover story

Behind the scenes of our Eye care success stories edition

On the High Street

07 Aug

Caroline Mosses

The cover story

In the spotlight

On the High Street

07 Aug 11 min read

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A final thought

Sarah Lowry: “Extended pathways allow you to manage everyone who comes in”

AOP

07 Aug mins

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The CEO’s view

Adam Sampson: “A solution without a problem is no solution at all”

AOP

07 Aug 4 mins

A close up of an older woman receiving an eye test

On the ground at the AOP

An AOP explainer on... working towards low vision service commissioning

AOP

07 Aug 5 min read 4 mins

A mother embraces her daughter, who is wearing a graduation gown and cap

In focus

A century of optometry at Aston University

Practitioner stories

07 Aug 10 min read

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CUES appointment supports urgent referral for life-threatening condition

On the High Street

06 Aug 1

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In focus

Five factors shaping practice

AOP

06 Aug 10 min read

Optometrist John Davidson

John Davidson on offering glaucoma care in the community

NHS and health

06 Aug

A woman receives an eye examination

New research finds 83% of CUES patients retained within primary care in Greater Manchester

Research

30 Jul

Dr Valarie Jerome

Postcard from… the US

Practitioner stories

18 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

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Practice team digest

The patient journey: “We work as a family team”

On the High Street

28 Jun 6 min read

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The evolution of optometry in Wales

NHS and health

18 Jun

Hamza Mussa speaks at Optometry Tomorrow

Anterior segment imaging using a smartphone and adapter

Career development

16 Jun

Davina Dosanjh outside of Richard Petrie Optometrists

The cover story

Business class

Business and practice management

05 Jun 12 min read

Dr Ceecee Britten-Jones

Postcard from… Australia

Practitioner stories

26 May 5 min read

Mo Aslam and Roma Malik, along with another member of Nottinghamshire LOC, are seated together around a table

Demonstrating the potential of CUES: Nottinghamshire pilot rolls out

NHS and health

29 Apr 1

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UK Eye Care Data Hub expands insight on eye conditions and workforce data

Government and regulation

21 Apr

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Opinion

Expanding access to eye care through collaboration

Government and regulation

23 Mar 4 mins

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Somerset LOC to fully fund higher qualifications for local practitioners

Career development

17 Mar

100% Optical

Professor Nicola Logan speaks at 100% Optical

Professor Nicola Logan provides an update on atropine

NHS and health

13 Mar

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Next Scottish Government must expand access to community eye care services, College of Optometrists says

Government and regulation

10 Mar

Ben Lewis

Obituary: Ben Lewis OBE

Practitioner stories

27 Feb 5 min read

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Tadalafil use associated with higher risk of glaucoma

Research

18 Aug

Kevin Thompson

Obituary: Kevin Thompson

AOP

03 Sep

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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 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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A map if the United Kingdom under a magnifying glass

Eye care everywhere

Assessing urgent eye conditions in Staffordshire

On the High Street

27 Aug 16 min read 1

Edwin Causey centre with Specsavers staff members all smiling at cameras

CUES appointment supports urgent referral for life-threatening condition

On the High Street

06 Aug 1

Dr Valarie Jerome

Postcard from… the US

Practitioner stories

18 Jul

A woman receives an eye examination

New research finds 83% of CUES patients retained within primary care in Greater Manchester

Research

30 Jul

A mother embraces her daughter, who is wearing a graduation gown and cap

In focus

A century of optometry at Aston University

Practitioner stories

07 Aug 10 min read

Chosen for you

Kevin Thompson

Obituary: Kevin Thompson

AOP

03 Sep

GOC reception area

GOC publishes the results of its 2026 registrant workforce and perceptions survey

Government and regulation

03 Sep 2

A boy is dressed as Lord Krishna for Janmashtami celebrations

Janmashtami 2026: “One of the most meaningful days in our family calendar”

Practitioner stories

03 Sep 11 min read 1 1

A woman wearing spectacles in a home environment – the lenses have minimal reflections

Essilor introduces new anti-reflective coating

Products

03 Sep

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Dr Anish Jindal: “If you want something, don’t give up”

Practitioner stories

01 Sep 5 min read