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Welcome back to the Association of Ophthalmic Nurses and Technicians

The Association of Ophthalmic Nurses and Technicians (AONT) is an independent professional network for ophthalmic nurses and technicians created with a vision to support and enhance care through greater awareness of new roles, resources, and education.

The results of the last survey Aug24

In the first case we were faced with a 55-year-old patient with narrow, potentially occludable drainage angles, no significant cataract, and persistently raised intraocular pressures (IOPs) of 28mmHg with early disc compromise, and normal vision in each eye. It is...

Seven in ten UK adults support compulsory eye tests for drivers to improve road safety, new research reveals

The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists say research shows “current vision checks aren’t keeping pace with what’s needed to keep everyone safe on the road” Seven in ten UK adults support calls for the introduction of mandatory...

Macular holes: A brief review

The classification of macular holes has been modernised by OCT findings. This is a brief review and encompasses the historical literature on macular holes. A macular hole is an anatomical discontinuation of the neurosensory retina at the centre of the...

Blind: Chris McCausland

In the busy, stressful lives that many of us lead, a good way to unwind in the evenings is to watch one of the celebrity panel TV shows such as Would I Lie To You? or Have I Got News...

Fight for Sight to maximise impact by funding solutions-focused research in priority eye conditions

Fight for Sight aims to stop sight loss by funding pioneering research. Rod McNeil takes a look at the Primer Fellowship Awards programme, which provides funding for up to £60,000 for individuals to undertake vision-related research for one year. Among...

Hot debates in medical retina and imaging: Perspectives from the Controversies in Ophthalmology 2020 virtual conference

Controversies in medical retina and imaging were debated during the Controversies in Ophthalmology 2020 virtual conference held during two mid-day scientific sessions on 27 and 28 March 2020. The author recounts key perspectives and presents viewpoint recommendations from the Vision...

HS-UK Slit Lamp Advanced Skills Course

This one-day course designed by clinicians, for clinicians, will teach the skills necessary to achieve superior results with the slit lamp, including identification of pathology, gonioscopy and slit lamp imaging techniques. The training will include a series of lectures, demonstrations...

HS-UK Slit Lamp Advanced Skills Course June

This one-day course designed by clinicians, for clinicians, will teach the skills necessary to achieve superior results with the slit lamp, including identification of pathology, gonioscopy and slit lamp imaging techniques. The training will include a series of lectures, demonstrations...

HS-UK Slit Lamp Advanced Skills Course Oct

This one-day course designed by clinicians, for clinicians, will teach the skills necessary to achieve superior results with the slit lamp, including identification of pathology, gonioscopy and slit lamp imaging techniques. The training will include a series of lectures, demonstrations...

Practice Plus Group: CSR in primary care optometry

Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology are delighted to offer a virtual accredited event for local referrers: ‘CSR in primary care optometry’Central serous retinopathy (CSR) is the fourth most common medical retinal condition which affects mainly patients of working age. It is...

Practice Plus Group: Mastering vitreoretinal pathology assessment in community optometry

Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology are delighted to offer a virtual accredited event for local referrers: ‘Mastering vitreoretinal pathology assessment in community optometry’In this course, optometrists will master the art of assessing and distinguishing between common vitreoretinal pathologies right from their...