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ABDO to launch new course in paediatric eyecare
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has announced plans to launch a new professional certificate in paediatric eyecare that will enable eyecare practitioners to develop advanced skills and knowledge in relation to many different aspects of paediatric eyecare, including myopia management.
WATCH EPISODE 8: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission
This video is for medical teams and NGOs who are working to eliminate avoidable blindness in remote village settings where the risk of an infection post-surgery is high.
One million people complete The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism e-learning
Over one million people have completed The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism’s e-learning in the year since it was launched.
New AOP members elected to join Hospital Optometrists Committee
The appointment of Lucy Andrews and Claire Melvin confirmed at the AOP’s Hospital and Specialty Optometrists Conference.
Cricket fan Tony credits NHS cataract surgery with improving his mental health as well as his sight
Tony, 65, could see the ball at Trent Bridge match ‘for the first time in years’ and says ‘everything’ in life has improved, after cataract removal at SpaMedica.
NYU Langone Health performs world’s first whole-eye & partial-face transplant
Landmark whole-eye transplant is a major paradigm shift for potential vision therapies.
Report: UKISCRS 2023
An Eye News exclusive report of The 47th Annual Congress of the United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons.
DOs study myopia management at ABDO’s NRC
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has held the first Myopia Management Conference in Birmingham this week.
College of Optometrists recognises outstanding contributions to the profession with Life and Honorary Fellowships
The College of Optometrists has awarded three new Life Fellowships and two new Honorary Fellowships to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the profession or to the College.
AOP responds to new findings on bullying, harassment and discrimination in optics
The AOP endorses a commitment to more inclusive work environments for members – highlighting resources that tackle bullying and discrimination at work.
Clinic invests in Hampshire people’s eyecare
Sight-saving specialist Newmedica has officially opened a multimillion-pound clinic for the people of Hampshire.
Sight loss experts warn Edinburgh eye health being neglected
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans launch petition calling for new eye hospital in the capital.
