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GOS contractors encouraged to complete survey

The body that negotiates GOS fees with NHS England will use survey answers to put forward “the strongest possible case” for a fee increase

Optical organisations

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Louisa Wickham backs the Eye Care Support Pathway

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NHS trials blood pressure checks in optometry practices

Health services

patient sight test

Changing perceptions

10 min read

Health services

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AOP to launch WGOS survey

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Primary Eyecare Services makes HSJ Awards shortlist

Practitioner stories

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Study explores potential of AI assistant in conducting cataract follow-up checks

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The cover story

In the public eye

12 min read

Health services

Outside of City, University of London

City, University of London and St George’s, University of London, officially merge

Career development

A man is positioned to have an OCT test

OCT survey launches in Scotland

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Moorfields Eye Charity receives £1 million gift

Over the shoulder of an optometrist who looks through the lens of a slit lamp, an older woman is having a light shone into her eye for applanation tonometry

Making a difference in glaucoma

“Glaucoma care has the potential to form a big part of what we do"

6 min read

Practitioner stories 1

Prime Minister Keir Starmer reads through his King's Speech in the cabinet office in 10 Downing Street

General election 2024

NHS waiting lists noted as a priority in King’s Speech

Health services

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“Optometrists are best placed to deliver the care that is required”

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General election 2024

Stephen Kinnock will be responsible for eye care in the new government

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General election 2024

Wes Streeting: “cutting waiting times is my immediate focus”

Health services

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General election 2024

“We are urging the new Government to seize the moment”

11 min read

Health services

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General election 2024

Primary eye care bodies reach out to new government on eye health

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The independent sector responds

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AOP’s asks of a new government

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General election 2024

“The expansion of all community eye care services is key”

7 min read

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Elderly man having an eye exam with an OCT at optometrist's office

General election 2024

Election incoming: the view from Council

Health services

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General election 2024

Optometry’s pre-election policy wish-list

10 min read

Health services