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New rules on capturing a homeless patient’s address will correct ‘major health inequality’, says the AOP

The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has welcomed an announcement by NHS England, which confirms that patients without a fixed address, including people who are homeless or rough sleeping, have a route to access NHS sight care by proving an alternative address.

AOP delivers world class education at record breaking 100% Optical

The AOP provided over 120 hours of CPD accredited sessions to thousands of delegates from 24 to 26 February.

The 4th #AspireOphth Competition

That's right, we’re going to be running our fourth edition of the #AspireOphth competition, in which entrants have the opportunity to share an image which accurately reflects their aspirations in ophthalmology for a chance to win a prize. The two...

Comparison of visual field indices between normal adults and children

The authors present a prospective observational study which aimed to compare visual field indices with retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) thickness using optical coherence tomography (OCT) in normal adults and children. Children aged 6–18 years were recruited from a single...

Aug/Sep 2015 Quiz 2

History A two-year-old female child presented with loss of vision in her left eye. Examination showed leukocoria and intraocular calcification was identified on scanning. The suspected diagnosis was intraocular retinoblastoma and the child underwent an enucleation. The eyeball was submitted...

Randomisation, confounding & observational methods in ophthalmic epidemiology

Randomisation and confounding Understanding the relationship between an exposure and an outcome of interest is the central challenge in ophthalmic epidemiology. The exposure may be aetiological, taking the form of a putative risk biological factor, or therapeutic, in the form...

The IAPB searches for its 2021 Eye Health Heroes

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.

WATCH EPISODE 3: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission

Choosing the right strategy for cataract surgery in countries with developing eyecare services can be difficult. Should you stay in the cities or work more remotely? How remote can you go and still carry out surgery safely. In this episode, Beyond 2020 examines the options.

WATCH EPISODE 4: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission

Andean Medical Mission discuss the must-have clinic equipment for use in cataract screening and surgical outreach programmes in countries with developing eyecare services.

WATCH EPISODE 5: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission

In this addition, Dave Goldsmith talks about the basic data NGOs need to collect on each eye surgery trip in order to maximise the experience and develop their practice.

WATCH EPISODE 6: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission

Welcome to the sixth episode of Beyond 2020, the series that looks at strategies to eliminate avoidable blindness in countries with developing eyecare services and shares ideas and solutions to common difficulties in working abroad.

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

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.