Research

L to R: Professor Sunil Shah, ophthalmologist and director at Eye-Docs and visiting professor at Aston University, Anne Sharkey, head of operations at Eye-Docs, Lawrence Willis, CEO of Eye-Docs

Aston University partners with Eye-Docs to develop digital referral system

The university and independent eye hospital are collaborating on a digital system for transferring information and images from primary to secondary care

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14 Nov

A scientist stands in a lab next to a screen with an illustration of molecular structure and a marijuana leaf

Exploring alternative treatments for glaucoma

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11 Nov

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Study finds patients with psoriasis have elevated risk of AMD

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11 Nov

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Press pause: is it time to step away from the ultra HD television?

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07 Nov

An older man lifts weights in the gym

Can the eyes provide a window into longevity?

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07 Nov

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Paving the way to a blood test for glaucoma

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06 Nov

A woman rubs her eyes by a lamp while reading a document

Dry eye disease prevalence increases following menopause

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06 Nov

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

An improved vision test for toddlers

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05 Nov

elderly man undergoing intraocular pressure exam

Using AI to refine treatment of AMD

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04 Nov

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FDA approval for tiny implant that preserves vision in rare genetic eye disease

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30 Oct

SightGlass Vision CEO, Andrew Sedgwick

Harnessing contrast to manage myopia

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30 Oct

A man wearing glasses rubs his eyes and nose while sitting at a desk with a laptop

Exploring the diagnosis gap in dry eye disease

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30 Oct

A clinician gives a man a finger prick test to assess his blood sugar levels

Using AI to screen for diabetic retinopathy in Australia

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28 Oct

A man holds an anatomical model of an eye

Milestone moment for Scottish retinal imaging project

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28 Oct

An arrangement of foods high in Omega 3 are displayed, including avocado, salmon, nuts and leafy greens

Myopia: exploring the protective effect of omega-3

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27 Oct

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Prevalence of undetected vision and hearing loss emphasised at UKNEHS event

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23 Oct 5 min read

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Study reports increase in ocular injuries linked to pickleball

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23 Oct

Mahi Muqit in blue scrubs and clear acetate spectacles is on the right, photographed mid-interview, while a patient, Sheila, is pictured from over the shoulder as she practices reading with the device. A blue border, indicating an OT video, is connected to a title stating: Device enables reading vision in patients with geographic atrophy

Device enables reading vision in patients with geographic atrophy

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21 Oct

Dr Lucy Bosworth, Professor Rachel Williams, Dr Helen Cauldbeck and Jan Harrison

UK researchers aim to develop minimally-invasive treatment for keratoconus

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15 Oct

A woman puts on a hearing aid

UK pilot study finds one in four over 50s has a vision impairment

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14 Oct

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10 ways optometrists are managing work-related stress

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14 Oct

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Research recap: AI, cataract survey and short-sightedness

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10 Oct

Young man wearing glasses

AI-powered glasses monitor cognitive states and ocular health by tracking blinking

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08 Oct

A person with a laptop and clipboard fills in a survey

Optometrists encouraged to complete glaucoma care survey

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06 Oct

A woman sitting having her sight tested

Norway to deploy AI screening for diabetic retinopathy

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02 Oct 1

A girl wearing a school bag and face mask walks along the street

Air pollution as a risk factor for myopia

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30 Sep

Caitlín Campbell

Ulster University optometrist in the final of three-minute thesis competition

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25 Sep

A boy wearing spectacles and smiling climbs a rope course

Research spotlight

A snapshot of myopia in Scotland using GOS data

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25 Sep

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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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Pars plana vitrectomy performed after parasite spotted “moving sluggishly” in patient’s eye

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28 Aug

Caitlín Campbell

Ulster University optometrist in the final of three-minute thesis competition

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25 Sep

A boy wearing spectacles and smiling climbs a rope course

Research spotlight

A snapshot of myopia in Scotland using GOS data

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25 Sep

A fundus image is displayed

Progress towards a globally-representative AI model

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11 Sep

A man instils eye drops into his eye

Eye drops for presbyopia in the spotlight

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18 Sep

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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

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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