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In conversation with Dr Natalia Vlasak about the Miyosmart iQ spectacle lens

Hoya Vision Care’s global head of medical and scientific affairs spoke with OT about the research supporting a pioneering spectacle lens for myopia control

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12 Aug 5 min read

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Optometrists invited to complete survey on AI in eye care

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12 Aug

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Into the wild

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10 Aug

A futuristic map of the UK

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

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07 Aug

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Persistent ocular symptoms following COVID-19

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07 Aug

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Study: young people receiving anti-inflammatory treatment develop myopia later

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05 Aug

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The influence of demographic and socioeconomic factors in paediatric uveitis

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04 Aug

An older woman receives an eye examination

Scientists test AI system for detecting AMD

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04 Aug

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Researchers explore link between dry eye disease and depression

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04 Aug

A woman receives an eye examination

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

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30 Jul

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Spring clock change associated with higher risk of retinal disease

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24 Jul

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A growth chart for the eye?

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24 Jul

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

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22 Jul

Dr Erika Kennington smiling at the camera. She has strawberry blonde hair, grey eyes, and wears a blue jumper

Macular Society appoints new director of research

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22 Jul

Dr Nawajes Mandal holds a model eye

Research to examine how chemical warfare agents affect the eyes

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20 Jul

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The view from France: providing myopia management in clinical practice

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16 Jul

A patient sits in a consultation room as an eye scan is explained to her by a clinician

In the spotlight: ophthalmic laser procedures performed by optometrists

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15 Jul 5 min read 4

A close up of a 3D printed contact lens on a printing platform

Manufacturing personalised contact lenses using 3D printing

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15 Jul

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An amniotic membrane-derived treatment for ocular surface disease

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14 Jul

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Exploring the effect of the US opioid epidemic on endogenous endophthalmitis cases

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10 Jul

A futuristic illustration of an eye with lines of data emanating from corneqa

Researchers apply AI to OCT scans and fundus photographs to learn more about systemic health

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09 Jul

A female scientist works in front of a computer screen

Moorfields Eye Charity to invest at least £2 million in eye health research

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08 Jul

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Small increase in dry eye disease risk among patients taking statins

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08 Jul

A cat is pictured with a clinician in the background at the vet

Researchers highlight “growing challenge” of antibiotic resistance in veterinary ophthalmology

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07 Jul

An older man has a consultation with a clinician

Should retinopathy-free older adults continue to be screened for diabetic eye disease?

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07 Jul 1

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Man in his 20s suffers retinal tears after using massage gun on his eyes

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06 Jul

Retinal endothelial cells

Scientists generate retinal endothelial cells from stem cells

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02 Jul

Children line up outside a classroom in Taiwain

More than half of Taiwanese five-year-olds myopic or pre-myopic

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01 Jul

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

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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

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24 Jun 1

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In the spotlight: ophthalmic laser procedures performed by optometrists

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Vaping linked to increased risk of vision-threatening disease

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01 Jul

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Man in his 20s suffers retinal tears after using massage gun on his eyes

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06 Jul

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New study examines best approach to stopping atropine treatment

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27 May

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

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30 Jul

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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

A child plays with a toy astronaut and rocket

NICE consults on draft low-dose atropine guidance

NHS and health

3 days ago

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

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