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“I can see fine. Why do I need my eyes tested?”

2 December 2019 | | EYE - General
Are routine eye examinations really necessary? The author asks whether frequent appointments in low-risk patients with normal results are actually cost-effective. It’s recommended that most people should get their eyes tested every two years.” [1] This message is widely publicised...

New national programme of sight tests in special schools

12 February 2020
As a result of SeeAbility’s campaigning, NHS England are planning for a new national programme of sight tests and glasses dispensing in England’s special schools from 2020. SeeAbility’s model of sight testing is less stressful for children with learning disabilities...

New OCULUS distributor for UK and Ireland

15 February 2024 | Contracts & Distributors
OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH and Mainline Instruments Announce UK and Ireland Distribution Agreement

AOP responds to new findings on bullying, harassment and discrimination in optics

13 November 2023 | 100% Respect, GOC, General Optical Council, Association of Optometrists, AOP
The AOP endorses a commitment to more inclusive work environments for members – highlighting resources that tackle bullying and discrimination at work.

New CPD arrangements for specialty registrants welcomed by the AOP

14 December 2023 | GOC, optometry, optometrist, General Optical Council, specialty, ian beasley, Optometry Today, optician
The GOC has confirmed changes to the CPD scheme which enables contact lens opticians and optometrists with prescribing rights the opportunity to gain self-directed specialty points.

Moorfields: Laser Course

28 January 2026
Moorfields Education: Laser course for ophthalmic healthcare professionals

Improving eye care for children with learning difficulties: a view from SeeAbility

1 August 2019 | | EYE - General
Marek P Karas from sightloss charity SeeAbility examines why children with a learning disability do not access the eye care they need and asks how the system needs to change. Children with a learning disability are 28 times more likely...

Moorfields Education- laser course for ophthalmic healthcare professionals 2025

14 May 2025
Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology are delighted to present the Laser course for ophthalmic healthcare professionals, targeted at clinicians involved in glaucoma and cataract care. The course will involve training in three laser procedures, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty...

Glaucoma and cataract CPD sessions for optometrists and dispensing opticians at 100% Optical

14 February 2025 | ISP, independent, industry, 100%, meetings, events, glaucoma, cataract, CPD, training, education
The importance of ophthalmology and optometry working together to transform care for patients with conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma will come under the spotlight at 100% Optical. NHS ophthalmology provider Newmedica is hosting a series of continuing professional development...

Orthoptist takes office as Master of The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers

6 October 2023 | spectacle makers, Liz Shilling, Liz Tomlin, Guy’s and St Thomas, Opticians, ophthalmology
In what she called “a giant leap for orthoptists”, Liz Shilling (known professionally as Liz Tomlin), was installed this week as Master of The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, the first orthoptist ever to serve as Master in the Company’s almost 400 year-old history.

Melton optometrist and lecturer shortlisted for RNIB See Differently Award

29 April 2024 | awards, RNIB, optometry, optometrist
A Leicestershire woman who is currently writing a book about a visually impaired dragon will be hoping to slay the judges at the RNIB See Differently Awards where she has been nominated in recognition of her role in the development of low vision clinics across the UK over the last 30 years.

VCHP clinics visited by Canadian colleague

20 February 2025 | homeslessness, VCHP, charity, international
The VCHP team in Yorkshire has just welcomed a guest from the University of Montreal who is keen to learn more about the care delivery model for people experiencing homelessness. Dr Benoit Tousignant, Associate Professor from the Université de Montréal...