AOP urges drivers to see an optometrist about vision concerns
26 May 2020
The Association of Optometrists has reminded motorists to contact their optometrist if they have concerns about their vision.
ABDO and the CoO confirm 'essential' eyecare only advice
12 May 2020
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COVID-19
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians and the College of Optometrists have confirmed their advice following the announcement from the Prime Minister on Sunday.
The British Council for Prevention of Blindness (BCPB) launches new website
6 May 2020
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Research & Development, Company Profiles
The British Council for Prevention of Blindness has launched a new website on 5 May.
BCPB chair takes on Everest challenge
1 May 2020
BCPB's Chair, Paul Hunter is climbing Mount Everest at home via his stairs during lock down to raise vital funds for the charity's blindness prevention work.
Charles Bonnet Syndrome: Life in isolation
29 April 2020
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COVID-19
Judith Potts, the founder of Esme's Umbrella, which is the campaign to raise awareness of Charles Bonnet Syndrome and to source founding into research.
Upcoming webinar: COVID-19 Clinical Experience and Impact in Ophthalmology
16 April 2020
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COVID-19
Alimeria Sciences and Heidelberg Engineering are to jointly host a webinar to discuss the RCOphth COVID-19 guidelines.
Easter Weekend sees the start of Innovia Face Visor production
15 April 2020
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COVID-19
Innovia Medical Group has announced that production of its Innovia Face Visor is now underway.
UKISCRS to create series of webinars
9 April 2020
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COVID-19
The first webinar, hosted by Professor David Spalton, will be held today Thursday 9 April, 6-7pm.
Heidelberg Engineering supplies free protective breath shields
9 April 2020
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COVID-19
Heidelberg Engineering has announced that it is shipping protective breath shields free of charge to SPECTRALIS owners in the UK.
Fight for Sight continues to promote eye research
7 April 2020
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COVID-19
Eye research charity Fight for Sight has announced its latest project funding and its plans for continuing its efforts to advance eye research in the current global health crisis and beyond.
Review evaluates efficacy of eye protection equipment to protect against Covid-19
4 April 2020
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COVID-19
Researchers from the University of Oxford have concluded that there is "no direct evidence from randomised trials that eye protection equipment alone prevents transmission of COVID-19."
World Ophthalmology Congress goes virtual
2 April 2020
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COVID-19
The World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC2020) has decided to make its June meeting virtual, to provide "an opportunity to come together, collaborate and share the latest advancements in eye care".
