Health and wellbeing

Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO regional director for the western Pacific, presents a plaque to celebrate the elimination of trachoma from Fiji

Fiji commended by World Health Organization for eliminating trachoma

A ceremony has been held to celebrate the elimination of the infectious eye disease as a public health threat in the Pacific nation

Health and wellbeing

04 Nov

Valarie Jerome and Lou Furby

World Menopause Day 2025: “I didn’t know what was happening to me”

Health and wellbeing

14 Oct

Two colleagues sit together at a round table chatting

Collective established for coaches and mentors in optics

Health and wellbeing

07 Oct

Kim Whittet, practice buddy at Hakim Group

In focus

Navigating menopause in the workplace

Health and wellbeing

03 Oct 9 min read

Julia Maiden holds a blood pressure monitor

Julia Maiden on an innovative blood pressure pilot

Health and wellbeing

03 Oct 1

A collage style image of paperchain people. One is being rained on by a purple thundercloud, but another holds open a rainbow umbrella. The background is a collection of watercolour squares, speckles, and strokes of paint

Optical Benevolent Fund: changes, support, and increasing awareness

Health and wellbeing

10 Sep

A woman has her blood pressure measured

4000 blood pressure checks performed in optometry practices

Health and wellbeing

28 Aug

Two boys enjoying paper eyeglasses after being examined during a screening campaign provided to children on World Sight Day at a hospital

IAPB launches World Sight Day 2025 photography competition

Health and wellbeing

19 Aug

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OT asks...

How do you balance work with the other things that are important in your life?

Health and wellbeing

06 Aug

Landmark research exploring the mental health of UK optometrists published

Health and wellbeing

04 Aug 3

A person taps on a smartphone

Wellbeing app for optometrists unveiled

Health and wellbeing

22 May 2

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Opinion

“I am usually someone who just gets on with things, but I suddenly couldn’t”

Health and wellbeing

15 May 4 mins

Ian running in a race

Eyes on wellbeing

Mental health awareness week: “There’s nothing quite like a 45-mile run for creating a deep bond with someone”

Health and wellbeing

15 May 3 mins

In a blue striped shirt, Ed, stands smiling with Riz, in a patterned floral blouse

Eyes on wellbeing

Mental health awareness week: “Networks are crucial to help you get through”

Health and wellbeing

14 May 5 min read 4 mins

Aziza in large sunglasses on a sunny day

Eyes on wellbeing

Mental health awareness week: “Volunteering with VCHP reflects my belief of helping people and giving back to the community”

Health and wellbeing

13 May 3 mins

Two hands holding a cup against a green background

Eyes on wellbeing

Mental health awareness week: The importance of community

Health and wellbeing

12 May 7 min read

Happy and sad emoticons spheres are balanced on seesaws on a purple background

“There’s a lot of pressure on young professionals to prove themselves”

Health and wellbeing

24 Apr 6 min read 3

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Go-to ways to unwind

Health and wellbeing

16 Apr

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Opinion

“Every job has its stresses, and every job has its perks”

Health and wellbeing

04 Mar 6 min read 5 mins

Summer Outdoor Activities In Park. Man Sitting On Bench, Young Woman Meditating And Romantic Couple Walking

“Optometry is a great profession to be part-time in”

Health and wellbeing

01 Mar 9 min read

Illustration of connected hands

Opinion

Less one or two, more about you

Health and wellbeing

17 Feb 3 mins

Lucy Edwards is wearing blue jeans and a green top and is sat on the floor alongside her guide dog, Miss Maisie

Lucy Edwards named as RNIB celebrity ambassador

Health and wellbeing

15 Feb

Young Businesswoman Stretching Her Arms And Body For Relaxation While Working In The Office

OT asks...

What is your number one tip for handling stress in the workplace?

Health and wellbeing

13 Feb 3

Optometrist Neil Retallic holds his dog in front of a mirror

Behind the cover story

Behind the scenes of our I ❤️ me edition

Health and wellbeing

07 Feb

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A conversation about...

Working as a mental health champion in practice

Health and wellbeing

07 Feb 7 min read

Two cartoon laptops are placed on a table and cartoon women are stretching out to touch hands from inside the screen

I could not live without…

The benefits of working part-time

Health and wellbeing

07 Feb 2 mins

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A final thought

“A problem shared is a problem halved”

Health and wellbeing

07 Feb 4 mins

Professor David Thomson is seated at a table in a navy sweater at the Potters Bar community cafe

Professor David Thomson on volunteering at a community cafe

Health and wellbeing

05 Feb 1

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Sam Baird, Paula Beattie, Robbie Butler, Andy Allen

Northern Ireland to reinstate automatic access to free sight tests for most Universal Credit recipients

Government and regulation

22 Sep

A woman instills an eye drop in the eye of a boy

MHRA approves low-dose atropine eye drops for slowing myopia progression

Government and regulation

13 Nov

Red eye, front view

Consultation into extending medicine responsibilities for optometrists launched by DHSC

Government and regulation

04 Sep 1

Carina Hummel

25 years at Specsavers: from trainee dispensing optician to managing director of optics

Career development

08 Sep 10 min read

An Optegra hospital

EssilorLuxottica completes Optegra acquisition

On the High Street

02 Oct

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A woman has her blood pressure measured

4000 blood pressure checks performed in optometry practices

Health and wellbeing

28 Aug

Kim Whittet, practice buddy at Hakim Group

In focus

Navigating menopause in the workplace

Health and wellbeing

03 Oct 9 min read

A collage style image of paperchain people. One is being rained on by a purple thundercloud, but another holds open a rainbow umbrella. The background is a collection of watercolour squares, speckles, and strokes of paint

Optical Benevolent Fund: changes, support, and increasing awareness

Health and wellbeing

10 Sep

Valarie Jerome and Lou Furby

World Menopause Day 2025: “I didn’t know what was happening to me”

Health and wellbeing

14 Oct

Two colleagues sit together at a round table chatting

Collective established for coaches and mentors in optics

Health and wellbeing

07 Oct

Chosen for you

A woman instills an eye drop in the eye of a boy

MHRA approves low-dose atropine eye drops for slowing myopia progression

Government and regulation

13 Nov

A toddler smiles while playing with coloured blocks that slide along a wire

An improved vision test for toddlers

Research

05 Nov

100% Optical

Two people look through a table of frames at an exhibition stand

Exhibitor list released for 100% Optical 2026

Products

03 Nov

MP Shockat Adam sits down whilst having a eye examination at a Vision Care clinic

Optometrist turned MP visits Vision Care clinic on World Homeless Day

Patients

06 Nov