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The ABC tragedies: Part one

2 October 2025 | | EYE - General
“In the midst of tragedy, we start the comedy” – Agatha Christie, The ABC Murders. Throughout a career in medicine, we are often faced with tragedy. One of the coping mechanisms is to use humour to navigate the mini everyday...

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.

The IAPB searches for its 2021 Eye Health Heroes

21 August 2021
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness has launched its annual development programme to celebrate and nurture young and upcoming talent in the eye health sector.

New Ophthalmic Nurse Triage Course launched

21 September 2021
A new online Ophthalmic Nurse Triage Course has been developed by Stanley Keys, an experienced hospital optometrist based in Inverness and developer of Optometry Evolution (an educational website for eye-care professionals.)

DVLA publishes revised list of notifiable conditions list for drivers following AOP advice

26 June 2023 | DVLA, AOP
The AOP have been actively working with the DVLA since serious concerns were raised over its extended list of notifiable conditions at the end of last year.

Key tips to help doctors and patients maximise Zoom consultations

24 August 2023 | Zoom, Video call, Tips, doctor-patient
Jo Murphy, a leading communication skills specialist for medical professionals, presents key tips to help doctors and patients maximise Zoom consultations.

Dr Peter Davey joins the SEE Summit

15 September 2023 | SEE Summit, Peter Davey, ABDO, NHS England
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has announced another speaker for the SEE Summit, Dr Peter Davey, Chief Sustainability Officer’s Clinical Fellow 2022–2023, working with NHS England on a variety of projects including net zero eyecare.

Thomas Truckenbrod awarded for his outstanding contribution to the optical profession

4 October 2023 | IOA, Thomas Truckenbrod, Opticians, Awards, SILMO, Paris
The International Opticians Association (IOA) has given Thomas Truckenbrod a special award recognising his outstanding contribution to the optical profession. The award was presented by IOA director of development Elaine Grisdale at the SILMO d’Or ceremony on Saturday 30 September in Paris.

BCLA webinar will look at medical uses for contact lenses

27 October 2023 | BCLA, Webinar, medical lenses, education
A BCLA webinar will review the various indications for medical use of contact lenses and how different lens modalities work.

ABDO welcomes the RNIB's new eye care support pathway

20 November 2023 | #eyecaresupportpathway, eye care support pathway, RNIB, patient care
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) welcomes the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) eye care support pathway.

Glaucoma UK’s Road Safety Week campaign encourages people to keep their vision road-ready

23 November 2023 | Glaucoma, Road Safety Week, charity, vision, eye tests, Joanne Creighton
Road Safety Week will run from 19-25 November 2023 and Glaucoma UK, a registered charity that provides support for everyone living with glaucoma is encouraging people to keep their vision road-ready.

ABDO graduation

2 May 2024 | optometry, optometrist, optician, education
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) celebrated the graduation of dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 24 April.