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In the spotlight: ophthalmic laser procedures performed by optometrists

Drs Deacon Harle and Grant Robinson discuss their research exploring the delivery of therapeutic laser procedures by hospital optometrists

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Manufacturing personalised contact lenses using 3D printing

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An amniotic membrane-derived treatment for ocular surface disease

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

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10 Jul

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

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09 Jul

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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

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

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07 Jul

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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

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Scientists generate retinal endothelial cells from stem cells

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02 Jul

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

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01 Jul

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Vaping linked to increased risk of vision-threatening disease

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01 Jul

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Researchers explore connection between bright evening light and eye disease

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30 Jun

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A personal mission to translate promising glaucoma research into effective treatments

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25 Jun

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Website launched to raise public awareness of rare parasitic eye infection

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24 Jun

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A statistical snapshot of the global eye care workforce

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22 Jun

Matt Campbell of the University of Sunderland with Chris Whitty Chief Medical Officer for England

Professor Chris Whitty highlights “ambitious research agenda” of planned ophthalmic research institute

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15 Jun

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Cosmetic-related eye injuries among US teenagers increase post-pandemic

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12 Jun

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Survey seeks views on accessibility of NHS App

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11 Jun

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Cardiff University to host British Congress of Optometry and Vision Science

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11 Jun

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NHS data provides snapshot of prescribing volumes and costs in England

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09 Jun

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Keratitis outbreak linked to environmental mould at New York eye clinic

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08 Jun

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Investigating the effect of tear film dynamics on OCT scan quality

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08 Jun

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The advantages of whole-genome testing for inherited eye disease

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03 Jun

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Study finds obesity increases risk of astigmatism in young people

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02 Jun

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Six patients develop rare fungal infection following cataract surgery

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02 Jun

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ABDO releases white paper on children’s vision

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02 Jun

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“We will always be grateful that Charlotte recognised the signs when she did”

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OFNC advises profession against committing to “unfunded” ERS until negotiations complete

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Sector responses to GOC CPD reform proposals

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Exploring the connection between gum disease and eye health

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New study examines best approach to stopping atropine treatment

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

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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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Specsavers calls for improved access to community glaucoma care in England

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06 Jul