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VISION 2020 LINKS Programme: building capacity for eye care services in Nigeria through leadership and skills development

The Lagos-Bolton VISION 2020 LINK started in December 2011. It is one of 29 LINKS now running in the VISION 2020 LINKS Programme [1]. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with a current population of 178 million, projected...

The art of giving generous grains

On the drive home, after a long day of eye screening patients in homeless shelters, I would pass through the boroughs, towns and villages of east London. Stopping at the soup kitchen, I would meet Christian with heavy cataracts, and...

NICE drugs: an update on what’s good to go

Treatment options recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) must be readily available for use in the NHS of England and Wales. This article provides an overview of recent guidance from NICE and summary advice issued...

Move for ABDO College Principal

ABDO College Principal Dr Robert Cubbidge is to move on from his current role and focus on optometry and his academic interests.

Kevin Gutsell became president of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians

Kevin Gutsell FBDO (Hons) SLD became president of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) during a ceremony held on Thursday 9 May at the ABDO National Resources Centre (NRC) in Birmingham.

Optical Suppliers Association: Autumn Meeting set for 27 October

The OSA’s Autumn Meeting will take place on 27 October at the St Pancras Hotel in London, providing member companies with the chance to learn more about organising their own CPD sessions. Looking ahead to 100% Optical and other opportunities...

Topcon & OcuPlan: Importance of early AMD diagnosis and how to communicate with patients free interactive CPD session evening event (Derby)

Join us for an interactive CPD session on the importance of early AMD diagnosis and how to communicate with patients. We are teaming up with Topcon to run 5 evening events over May, June and July. The two-part sessions will...

Topcon & OcuPlan: Importance of early AMD diagnosis and how to communicate with patients free interactive CPD session evening event (Sutton Coldfield)

Join us for an interactive CPD session on the importance of early AMD diagnosis and how to communicate with patients. We are teaming up with Topcon to run 5 evening events over May, June and July. The two-part sessions will...

Topcon & OcuPlan: Importance of early AMD diagnosis and how to communicate with patients free interactive CPD session evening event (Worcestershire)

Join us for an interactive CPD session on the importance of early AMD diagnosis and how to communicate with patients. We are teaming up with Topcon to run 5 evening events over May, June and July. The two-part sessions will...

Topcon & OcuPlan: Importance of early AMD diagnosis and how to communicate with patients free interactive CPD session evening event (Leicestershire)

Join us for an interactive CPD session on the importance of early AMD diagnosis and how to communicate with patients. We are teaming up with Topcon to run 5 evening events over May, June and July. The two-part sessions will...

Topcon & OcuPlan: Importance of early AMD diagnosis and how to communicate with patients free interactive CPD session evening event (Nottinghamshire)

Join us for an interactive CPD session on the importance of early AMD diagnosis and how to communicate with patients. We are teaming up with Topcon to run 5 evening events over May, June and July. The two-part sessions will...

Understanding medical negligence in the UK: a brief overview

Medical negligence, or clinical negligence, refers to a breach of duty of care by healthcare professionals that results in harm or injury to a patient. In the UK, medical negligence is a serious issue that can have profound consequences for...