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The latest news, features and insight from across optics
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The measure, which was taken as a mark of respect following Prince Phillip’s death, has now been reversed
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The 2021 public perceptions research found that confidence in the profession remains high, also showing an increase in the numbers of people who would seek assistance from an optometrist in the first instance for eye issues
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Over a year on from the first lockdown in the UK, OT is reflecting on the disruption current students and pre-registration optometrists have experienced, and the hurdles that remain
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The coating integrates nanosilver technology to kill potentially harmful viruses and bacteria on the surface of the lens
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NHS workers have emphasised that receiving a COVID-19 vaccination does not break the fast observed during daylight hours
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Optometrist and AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, discusses infection control in practice during the pandemic
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How can practitioners prevent contact lens dropout, and what methods are they using to achieve this? OT sought to find out
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New research will involve applying CRISPR gene editing technology to mini retinas grown in the lab
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The contact lens has been designed to support astigmatic patients as they become presbyopic
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100% Optical will deliver a virtual event between 23–24 May, offering education and interactive CET, as well as networking and meeting opportunities. OT found out more…