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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

The Chief Medical Officer visited the University of Sunderland to learn more about the £4.2m Northern Ophthalmic Research and Innovation Institute

Research

2 days ago

A teenager applies make up in front of a ring light and mobile phone

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

Research

12 Jun

A woman uses a calculator

NHS data provides snapshot of prescribing volumes and costs in England

Research

09 Jun

Mould grows on a petri dish

Keratitis outbreak linked to environmental mould at New York eye clinic

Research

08 Jun

The Welsh flag

In focus

A focus on prevention in Wales

NHS and health

05 Jun 9 min read

A scientist looks into a microscope with an image of a DNA double helix on a screen in the background

The advantages of whole-genome testing for inherited eye disease

Research

03 Jun

A female scientist uses a pipette to drop liquid into a petrie dish

Six patients develop rare fungal infection following cataract surgery

Research

02 Jun

A portrait photo of a girl wearing glasses

Myopia in the spotlight with Dr Monica Jong

Research

02 Jun 8 min read

Scientists work in a laboratory

Mapping the genetic architecture of the human eye

Research

01 Jun

Three children play with coloured shapes on a table

New study examines best approach to stopping atropine treatment

Research

27 May

A man and a boy plant a seedling in the soil

Scientists develop ‘photosynthesis’ therapy for dry eye disease

Research

26 May

A woman sits on the stairs with her head resting on her hand

A contact lens to treat depression?

Research

22 May

Survey explores delivery of therapeutic laser by optometrists

Research

21 May

Outdoor time added to BHVI myopia calculator

Products

21 May

A photo of the London skyline illuminated orange at sunset

Expert: climate change may influence frequency and spread of parasitic eye infection

Research

21 May 7 min read

A girl tries on a pair of lilac glasses

Myopia Awareness Week 2026: “I feel immensely privileged to be able to help young myopes”

On the High Street

15 May 8 min read

Jemma Iacono’s right eye following an infection with Vittaforma corneaea, a microsporidia species

Aussie Rules eye infections: “The pain was unbearable”

Patients

14 May

A clinician takes a man’s blood glucose reading

UK National Screening Committee consults on use of AI in diabetic eye screening

NHS and health

13 May

A female scientist in a white lab coat uses a pipette to enter solution into test tubes

Australian researchers identify gene associated with juvenile glaucoma

Research

12 May

A parent puts eye drops in their child’s eye

Research explores temporary effects of low-dose atropine in young adults

Research

11 May

A photo of researchers at Queen’s University Belfast’s Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine

Developing new therapeutic options for diabetic retinopathy

Research

08 May

A female scientist uses a microscope

The life-changing effects of gene therapy for Leber congenital amaurosis

Research

07 May

Close up of a male eye

UK Eye Care Data Hub expands insight on eye conditions and workforce data

Government and regulation

21 Apr

Newmedica ophthalmologist and glaucoma lead, Richard Stead

An explainer on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery

Hospital optometry

16 Apr

A gloved hand holds up a petrie dish with bacterial colonies

Research spotlight

Harnessing the hidden potential of the ocular microbiome

Research

16 Apr

An aerial view of the new Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health

Name of pioneering Camden eye health hub confirmed

NHS and health

15 Apr

A man wearing a black beanie and grey sweatshirt sits indoors, gently touching around his eyes as if adjusting or reacting to his vision. A staff member in a black T-shirt with an event lanyard stands beside him, suggesting a vision care or eye clinic setting

OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation runs free eye clinic for homeless population in Manchester

On the High Street

13 Apr 5 min read

A man sits in a darkened room next to a computer screen rubbing his eye

An online tool to assist optometrists in managing dry eye

Patients

08 Apr

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A spectacle lens balances on its edge, in the shadow is a ring of dots. The background of the image is orange and white

Hoya releases clinical trial data for Miyosmart iQ

Products

07 May 5 min read

Black and white image of Nick Rumney looking at the camera whilst wearing a suit

How I got here

Nick Rumney’s limitless ambition for optometry

Career development

29 Mar 18 min read 22 mins

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April/May 2026

The Core values edition

10 Apr

GOC reception area

Sector responses to GOC CPD reform proposals

Government and regulation

23 Apr 1

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A young woman holds a football with other Australian Football League players in the background on a field

Inside a mysterious eye infection outbreak among Darwin AFL players

Patients

26 Mar

A man sits in a darkened room next to a computer screen rubbing his eye

An online tool to assist optometrists in managing dry eye

Patients

08 Apr

Corneal lesions as part of a keratoconjunctivitis outbreak in Darwin

Source of eye infection outbreak among 100 Darwin AFL players confirmed

Patients

02 Apr

Three children play with coloured shapes on a table

New study examines best approach to stopping atropine treatment

Research

27 May

A girl tries on a pair of lilac glasses

Myopia Awareness Week 2026: “I feel immensely privileged to be able to help young myopes”

On the High Street

15 May 8 min read

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A close up of the view finder of a piece of optical equipment in a consulting room

Frustration over plans for digitising referrals without “fully costed plan for a national roll-out”

AOP

09 Jun 3

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June/July 2026

The Practice resilience edition

05 Jun

Faayza is wearing a shirt and sits at a table with a bunch of flowers

How I got here

“I know how frustrating it can be when you don’t feel heard”

Career development

05 Jun 8 min read 8 mins

A female scientist uses a pipette to drop liquid into a petrie dish

Six patients develop rare fungal infection following cataract surgery

Research

02 Jun

Emma Spofforth and Nizz Sabir sitting on an sofa holding the AOP chairman medal

Leadership, continuity and change: AOP chairman handover

AOP

08 Jun 7 min read