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The panel will reflect on universal entitlement to free eye care and the performance of community optometry before and after the pandemic

GOS contractors that meet an activity threshold will receive funding for August and September, while all contractors will be reimbursed for PPE

Ophthalmic Consultants of London has seen a steep increase in patients compared to the same period last year

New statistics from NHS Digital reveal that ophthalmology had the highest number of outpatient appointments, with 7.9 million patients attending

The University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust has detailed plans to create a diagnostic hub that would assess 250 eye patients daily

After reports of a pause on payment processing, the OFNC has clarified that support payments for September may be made retrospectively

Mr Robert Morris talks with OT  about how Optegra is working to ease the burden on the NHS in the wake of COVID-19

Ian Cameron, of Edinburgh’s Cameron Optometry, on building an IP-qualified workforce and why upskilling is essential for the future of the profession

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists says mandatory pre-operative COVID-19 testing could slow progress on tackling surgery waitlist

Concerns have been raised by the Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee about the lack of clarity provided by NHS England on financial support