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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...

Easter Weekend sees the start of Innovia Face Visor production

15 April 2020
Innovia Medical Group has announced that production of its Innovia Face Visor is now underway.

UKEGS reveals new president and president-elect

9 December 2020
Glaucoma UK has announced the appointments of the new president and president-elect for its UK and Éire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS).

Survey reveals poor public awareness of dry eye disease

17 May 2021
A new survey has revealed how few people are aware of Dry Eye Disease, a debilitating and painful eye condition which affects one in four people in the UK.

The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists launch new joint vision for delivering eye care services across the UK

26 July 2021
The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) continue to review the ongoing impact of the pandemic on eye services across primary and secondary care.

Eye Surgeons of the Future

5 August 2022
Who and where are the eye surgeons of the year 2040? Chien Wong reports from a London school's Careers Fair.

New partnership to prevent unnecessary sight loss

13 December 2022
Sight loss charity the Macular Society has announced a new partnership with OcuPlan, a service designed to give patients with long-term eye conditions such as macular disease affordable access to specialist care to prevent unnecessary sight loss.

A social media triumph for Ukraine

27 March 2023 | Written by | Ukraine, OAEE, charity
Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in February last year, the charity Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe (OAEE) set about trying to gather ophthalmic equipment and supplies for Ukraine.

AOP welcomes focus on improved patient outcomes in Pharmacy Supervision Review Group report

21 August 2023 | AOP, pharmacy review, PSRG
Recommendations review legislative framework for the future delivery of pharmacy.

International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS) Congress September 2023 in a sweltering Berlin

14 September 2023 | | IOIS, Berlin, Conference, Report, Event, ocular inflammation, Hagar Ibrahim, Dhanach Dhirachaikulpanich, Nima Ghadiri
Approaching its 40th year, IOIS remains focused on advancing research and knowledge-sharing around ocular inflammatory diseases.

CHEC Northampton recognised as ‘Outstanding’

4 October 2023 | CHEC, industry, CQC, Jose Bailey
Care and Quality Commission awards community eye hospital highest possible rating.

Updated Guidance for Professional Practice published by College of Optometrists

11 December 2023 | optometry, guidelines, legislation, patient care, Decision making, clinical, Good Practice Better Care
The College of Optometrists has today (11 December) published updated Guidance for Professional Practice for optometrists, including new sections.