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Global sight alliance declares climate emergency
22 April 2021
In recognition of Earth Day, on 22 April 2021, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has declared a Climate Emergency and released a call to action for environmentally sustainable practices in the eye health sector.
A woman who has had two emergency eye operations ran her first Edinburgh Marathon on May 28th
Gail Burns, from Edinburgh, ran to fundraise for sight loss charity, RNIB Scotland, who supported her father in his diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration just two years ago.Optical practices to stop providing routine sight tests
24 March 2020
The following is a joint statement from the Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC), Optometry Scotland, Optometry Wales and Optometry Northern Ireland.
Four pillars: Exploring eye exigencies
2 June 2025
| Jem Ann Bautista
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EYE - General
This series explores the four pillars of advanced clinical practice and here, Jem Ann Bautista explores the pillar of clinical practice. As day case theatre practitioners in one of London’s biggest and busiest centres, our team is trained to cater...
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.
Dexmedetomidine vs remifentanil for reduction of postoperative agitation
Postoperative agitation is a common anaesthetic complication in children with a significant impact to care and outcomes. The authors studied preschool children to compare the effect of intravenous administration of dexmedetomidine and remifentanil on postoperative agitation following strabismus surgery under..."Just a ‘thank you’ would be enough", says Belfast nurse
A nurse from Belfast who had her glasses broken by a patient has been given free laser eye surgery, in a campaign to thank frontline workers.Optical practices to continue to provide urgent and essential care
25 March 2020
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COVID-19
The UK Government has now published further guidance clarifying that opticians are exempt from the general requirement for retail businesses and premises to close.
Optical practices may therefore continue to provide urgent and essential eye care to the extent that they can, including remote care, while managing COVID-19 risk to keep patients, staff and the public as safe as possible.
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.
Johnson & Johnson announces lead vaccine candidate for COVID-19
30 March 2020
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COVID-19
Johnson & Johnson has announced the selection of a lead COVID-19 vaccine candidate and the rapid scaling of its manufacturing capacity with the goal of providing global supply of more than one billion doses.
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.
