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The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the College of Optometrists have published a series of recommendations for the delivery of eye care during and beyond the pandemic

The NHS Confederation has estimated that the list of patients waiting for treatment could reach 10,000,000 by the end of the year. How can optometrists help to tackle a daunting backlog? OT  investigates

Rochdale-based locum optometrist Atif Hussain was one of the first to sign up to work for the NHS’s Test and Trace team. He tells OT  about his new role handling local outbreaks

The Independent Prescribing Optometry Service has shown promising results after its introduction one day after lockdown

Funding likely to be extended until 31 August, but limited to fixed practices that reach a minimum level of GOS1 activity

As negotiations for potential further funding continue, it has been agreed that previous levels of COVID-19 funding for GOS contractors in England will be extended until 31 July

Scientists highlight that machine learning could safely halve the number of images that need to be assessed by humans

How can the profession regenerate after a period of massive societal change? While the pandemic has created unprecedented challenges, it may also be a catalyst for new beginnings

The first network in Leeds for primary care professionals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds aims to draw members from across healthcare sectors

No agreement has been reached around further financial support for practices after temporary funding measures ceased at the end of June