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Supplier insight

Where to start when setting up a dry eye clinic

Providing a clinic or specialised appointment for dry eye can provide several benefits for practices and patients. OT asks suppliers for their tips

10 min read

Equipment and suppliers

AOP gavel

AOP Council meeting

Remote refraction in the spotlight at AOP Council

5 min read

Optical organisations

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An optometrist saved my life

“Through examination, I found a full thickness macula hole”

5 min read

Practitioner stories

A road surrounded by trees with cars driving on it

DVSA to look at new eyesight law changes

Optical organisations

A hand is shown in close up filling in a multiple choice form

Nerve swelling: what would you do?

A final thought

“I like to know what makes things work”

Optometrist and AOP Councillor, Kevin Wallace, on reflecting, learning and advancing clinically

A man holds a measuring ruler up to the temple of a boy wearing glasses and smiling

SeeAbility project offers learning disability and autism awareness training

5 min read

Kush having his eyes tested at his special school

“You can really change a life with a sight test”

5 min read

Practitioner stories

Anthony Mullally with Optometrist Elaine Styles

“Our work is far from done”

small girl with blonde hair in pig tails holding a soft toy sits in her mother’s lap. The girl, who is facing towards the camera, has a concerned expression on her face. Only the torso of the mother, who is wearing a blue sweatshirt, is pictured in the shot.

“There is a gross inequality”

9 min read

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Cardiff University optometry students deliver eye care support in Africa

Students from the university were part of eye care projects in Malawi and Ghana this summer

A white and grey VR headset has ‘KUDOS’ written on the front in thin black letters. The headset is made up of the display system and eye piece, with a headstrap.

Jai Kudo Lenses introduce Kudos bespoke lens experience

Eyewear and lenses

Person signing a contract

Registrants in Wales reminded to be compliant with new regulations by 20 October

Optical organisations

A young boy sits behind a desk in a classroom wearing a shirt and red tie, he’s smiling up at something out of frame. Lined up on the table to his side are three colourful glasses: an orange frame as it’s left lens covered, a middle green frame has the right lens covered, and a final blue frame has both lenses.

Villa Vision reaches more than 10,500 children

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“Failure is nothing to be ashamed of”

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World Sight Day 2023: reinforcing the importance of eye health in the workplace

10 min read

OutsideClinic seeks to inspire with video series

The videos aim to dispel misconceptions around eye care in care homes, and attract more optometrists to the field

Career development

A group of around 15 attendees stand in front of Page & Small Opticians, which has a bright blue sign displaying its name. The sun is shining and tress can be seen

Easy Eye Care Pathway celebrates South East London launch

A person with diabetes with a continuous glucoses monitor is checking their results on a device.

Supplier insight

The role of OCT in supporting patients living with diabetes

7 min read

Equipment and suppliers

Vision Care for Homeless People staff members

Vision Care for Homeless People marks 20 year anniversary

Optometrist Deepak Oberai standing with his arms crossed and smiling.

The cover story

How to fail successfully

18 min watch

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New regulations for Wales optometry contract published

The Welsh Government has released its ophthalmic services regulations, to take effect on 20 October 2023

Optical organisations

An image of Peter Holland has been cut out of a video interview and overlaid on a background showing the IAPB’s campaign website for World Sight Day 2023, highlighting the theme of eye health at work

World Sight Day 2023: eye health and work

5 min watch