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Signs of atrial fibrillation identified in the eye

UK researchers have analysed retinal imaging data from 90,000 people to detect signs of atrial fibrillation up to four years before clinical presentation

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Survey finds one in five people with eye conditions offered ‘bogus’ treatments

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01 Oct

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Compact eye-scanning technology could bring children’s monitoring into the home

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29 Sep

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Research spotlight

More sensitive than OCT?

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26 Sep

Dr Morgan Micheletti and colleagues with intraocular lenses

“I believe someone will need cataract surgery on Mars in my lifetime”

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23 Sep

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Residents of most polluted areas at elevated risk of cataract and glaucoma

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22 Sep

Winner of best overall talk at the British Congress of Optometry and Vision Science, Claire Nollett

Eight insights from BCOVS

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17 Sep 14 min read

Cara Campbell, Freddy Beer and Liam Price

Reducing waiting times for corneal grafts using donor tissue imported from the US

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17 Sep

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Glaucoma research among University of Bradford projects to receive investment

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16 Sep

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Beauty and the (tiny) beast

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16 Sep

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Pet mynah bird injury results in loss of LASIK flap

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16 Sep

The Audio is King panel sitting on tall chairs next to one another in a line, in front of a large glass window in an office. From left to right they are John Paton and Sonali Rai from RNIB, Richard Kurzik from BBC, Jonathan Penny from Channel 4 and Simon Elder from Sky

RNIB emphasises importance of audio descriptions as part of TV production process

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15 Sep

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Man with loss of vision and blocked nose found to have 9cm foreign body in nasal cavity

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11 Sep

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Study finds slightly higher prevalence of dry eye among older adults with well-controlled HIV

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10 Sep

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33-year-old cabin crew member develops asteroid hyalosis

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08 Sep

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Moorfields Eye Hospital trials new stem cell treatment for aniridia-related keratopathy

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08 Sep

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One in three Leicestershire children with a learning disability or autism missing out on eye care

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07 Sep

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The College of Optometrists partners with Boots Opticians to launch funded PhD scholarship

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03 Sep

Prototype eyewear incorporating indigo light designed by startup company Electric Indigo

Study finds indigo light suppresses myopia in tree shrews

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03 Sep

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Japanese researchers describe molecular pathway that influences nighttime IOP rise

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28 Aug

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Mitochondria from 26-year-old woman’s leg muscles injected in eyes

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27 Aug

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Macular Society conference registration opens

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21 Aug

An older man receives a sight test

Optometrists and dispensing opticians who provide low vision services invited to complete survey

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20 Aug

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Study explores advantages of very young babies at risk of CVI wearing glasses

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19 Aug

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Tadalafil use associated with higher risk of glaucoma

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18 Aug

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

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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

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Tadalafil use associated with higher risk of glaucoma

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18 Aug

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Obituary: Kevin Thompson

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03 Sep

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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

“I knew straightaway that this was something that needed to be seen urgently”

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20 Aug 5 min read

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Tadalafil use associated with higher risk of glaucoma

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18 Aug

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In the spotlight: ophthalmic laser procedures performed by optometrists

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15 Jul 5 min read 4

Winner of best overall talk at the British Congress of Optometry and Vision Science, Claire Nollett

Eight insights from BCOVS

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17 Sep 14 min read

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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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Persistent ocular symptoms following COVID-19

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07 Aug

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NEHW 2026: enhanced services in primary eye care

On the High Street

23 Sep 8 min read

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Practice team digest

Tailoring the dry eye conversation

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27 Sep 8 min read

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Eye care everywhere

Assessing urgent eye conditions in Greater Manchester

On the High Street

01 Oct 8 min read

Kevin Thompson

Obituary: Kevin Thompson

AOP

03 Sep

Winner of best overall talk at the British Congress of Optometry and Vision Science, Claire Nollett

Eight insights from BCOVS

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17 Sep 14 min read