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A futuristic map of the UK

Eye commentary suggests UK “uniquely placed” to bring oculomics from code to clinic

Scientists, including Professor Pearse Keane, have outlined factors that will be key to the successful implementation of oculomics within the NHS

Research

07 Aug

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In focus

A century of optometry at Aston University

Practitioner stories

07 Aug 10 min read

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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

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In focus

Five factors shaping practice

AOP

06 Aug 10 min read

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Topcon showcases Tera and Triton2

Products

22 Jul

A woman looks into an OCT

Sense Medical demonstrates Canon Xephilio OCT-R1

Products

01 Jul

Speakers at the Optometry Tomorrow panel discussion Optometry 2049: AI and the Future of Vision Care

How AI is changing eye care

NHS and health

16 Jun 1

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

Dr Carlos Ciller, in a navy suit jacket and white shirt, is seated in the RetinAI exhibition stand at 100% Optical. He gestures at a screen behind him which displays the company’s platform

Technology to support right decisions sooner

Products

27 May

Text on a computer screen is reflected in the lenses of a person’s glasses

Using OCT to identify keratoconus earlier

Research

06 May

Debbie and Alan pose together in the Shaw Eyecare practice

Mother thanks Cumnock optometrist behind live-saving referral

Patients

15 Apr

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Life as a locum

Keeping up with technology and prioritising peer support as a locum optometrist

Locuming

10 Apr 7 min read 7 mins

A woman receives an eye examination using a slit lamp

Japanese researchers develop portable AI-powered slit lamp for anterior segment imaging

Research

26 Mar

100% Optical

Dr Peter Hampson and Efa Schmidt deliver their presentation at 100 Optical 2026

Navigating the professional conduct pitfalls of an increasingly digital world

On the High Street

04 Mar

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Locum digest

Locuming and hospital optometry demystified

Locuming

21 Feb 8 min read

A woman holds her head while closing her eyes and furrowing her forehead

Trial to explore effect of weight loss drugs on idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Research

17 Feb

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A conversation about...

The emerging role of technology in early detection and patient care

Patients

06 Feb 12 min read

Siloton co-founder and chief executive Dr Alasdair Price

In conversation with the co-founder of British startup Siloton

Products

05 Feb

100% Optical

A graphic stating: What to expect at 100% Optical. Imaging skills. A collage of three images shows three men: the first, on the left wears red scrubs over a green t-shirt and blue and orange glasses, the top right wears a navy shirt, and the bottom right wears a white shirt and clear spectacles

Education at 100% Optical: Imaging potential

On the High Street

17 Dec 2025

A woman giving a clinical presentation on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) points toward an optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan displayed on a screen. She stands beside the projected slides, which show retinal images and clinical notes. A banner reads “Locum Clinical Skills Day,” and text at the bottom says “Lessons on AMD from the Medical Retina Clinic.”

Lessons on AMD from the medical retina clinic

Locuming

20 Nov 2025

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Optometry Scotland launches manifesto ahead of 2026 Scottish election

NHS and health

03 Nov 2025

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OCT Day recordings available on OT Education library

Career development

15 Oct 2025

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Optometry Scotland calls for OCT to be integrated into primary eye care in Scotland

On the High Street

16 Sep 2025 3

Delegates gather for a University Valli Annual Conference presentation

CPD event to be held at University of Huddersfield

Career development

22 Aug 2025

A woman uses a pipette and test tubes in a laboratory

Glaucoma UK awards £240,000 in research grants

Research

13 Aug 2025

Northern Ireland practices participating in pioneering AI project

Research

06 Aug 2025

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

Patients

10 Aug 1

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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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05 Jun

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Speakers at the Optometry Tomorrow panel discussion Optometry 2049: AI and the Future of Vision Care

How AI is changing eye care

NHS and health

16 Jun 1

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

An illustration in an abstract watercolour style of silhouettes of people, with speech bubbles in muticoloured shapes

In focus

Five factors shaping practice

AOP

06 Aug 10 min read

Dr Carlos Ciller, in a navy suit jacket and white shirt, is seated in the RetinAI exhibition stand at 100% Optical. He gestures at a screen behind him which displays the company’s platform

Technology to support right decisions sooner

Products

27 May

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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

Professor Shehzad Naroo with an ophthalmoscope

A personal history of Aston University optometry department in 12 objects

Students and pre-regs

06 Aug 9 min read

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

A woman sits on the sofa wearing a blanket and blowing her nose

Persistent ocular symptoms following COVID-19

Research

07 Aug

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