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Normative data using a virtual reality game-based visual field test

The authors present a prospective cross-sectional study involving healthy children to assess the use of a virtual reality game-based perimetry assessment. A single eye centre recruited through paediatric optometry and ophthalmology clinics over a 12-month period. Children aged <18 years...

Mainline Instruments Appoints Jeff Landucci as Commercial Director - Ophthalmic Therapeutics

Mainline Instruments is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Landucci as its new Commercial Director of Ophthalmic Therapeutics, effective February 28, 2025. Well known industry veteran, Landucci will join the senior management team and play a key role in...

OSA regulatory advice baton moves to new expert

The OSA’s regulatory advice service – a key element of membership for many optical businesses – is moving to safe new hands as Ann Blackmore retires after six years at the helm. Ann’s extensive knowledge of the optical landscape, both...

Mainline Instruments at 100%

Visit Mainline Instruments at STAND J20 during 100% Optical 2026 for an exciting programme of interactive workshops and expert-led lectures on the latest eye care innovations. Highlights include Ultra-Widefield Confocal Imaging, Dry Eye assessment, Tomography, and more. Don’t miss our...

SightCare appoints Stephen Bolland to its Board of Directors

The SightCare Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Bolland as a Director of SightCare, following his successful election at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 28 January 2026. Stephen is an owner and the practice manager...

Optometrists and ophthalmologists update their joint care vision

The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists have published an updated joint vision for the continued collaboration of the two professions, to support the delivery of safe and sustainable eye care services in England.

SCOPE Independent Prescriber Bursary 2024 Awards

SCOPE celebrates excellence in optometry with the 2024 Independent Prescriber Bursary Awards.

College of Optometrists calls for vital community minor and urgent eyecare services to be universally commissioned in England

Lack of funding threatens commissioning of urgent care eye services in England. The College of Optometrists calls for vital community minor and urgent eye care services to be universally commissioned in England. As demand for eye care in England continues...

Headache: the clue is in the eyes

A worrying cause of headache is raised intracranial pressure (ICP). Papilloedema is a vital clue for accurate diagnosis and performing fundoscopy is essential in detecting this sign. The authors review the use of fundoscopy in their own district general hospital....

Corneal hysteresis: An emerging biomarker in the management of glaucoma

Corneal hysteresis (CH) is gaining recognition as a valuable parameter in the management of glaucoma. Corneal hysteresis is defined as the difference between the inward and outward pressure responses of the cornea during deformation. This measurement reflects the viscoelastic properties...

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

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...

Cutting-edge practice in glaucoma care: what, how and why?

More effective treatments and drug delivery modalities, implantable minimally invasive glaucoma surgical (MIGS) devices, as well as accelerating clinical research programmes, will transform the surgical and clinical management of glaucoma in the near future. There is also an ever-greater emphasis...