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Urban Changes and Rural Struggles for Ophthalmology in China

1 December 2013 |
China is by far the most populated country in the world, with over 1.3 billion inhabitants. It is also the country with the highest number of blind and visually impaired people. As a developing country, half of China’s population lives...

College announces official partners for Optometry Tomorrow 2026

28 October 2025 | The College of Optometrists, Annoucement, optometry, events, education
New partnerships will further expand the flagship conference’s renowned learning programme for 2026’s delegates. The College of Optometrists has today announced that the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, Royal College of Nursing and Royal College of Ophthalmologists will be its...

In memory of John Hockney, 1948–2024

26 March 2024 | obituraries, industry, optrafair, cambridge optical, john hockney
“I think it is fair to say that John was 'Mr Optrafair' for many years and devoted an enormous amount of his time to ensure it was a financial success for the FMO,” said former FMO Vice-Chairman Kingsley Sleep.

Neighbourhood deprivation and risk of age-related eye diseases

1 December 2015 | | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Orbit
In this large epidemiological study, the authors sought to determine if neighbourhood wealth affects age-related ocular health. In particular they wished to see if there was a correlation between social deprivation and macular degeneration, cataract, diabetes-related eye complications, and glaucoma....

Unconscious bias

1 April 2019 | | EYE - General
Swansea University invited me to an Away Day. There was a whole day of lectures planned at a hotel conference suite just outside Swansea but due to clinic commitments I only caught the afternoon session; a ‘workshop’, on how to...

High levels of public trust in optometry supports extended services closer to home, says AOP

14 June 2023 | optometry, AOP, GOC
New research published by the General Optical Council (GOC) last week shows high levels of confidence in optical practitioners.

New speaker for the SEE Summit

7 September 2023 | SEE, SEE Summit, Matt Sawyer, ABDO
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has announced another speaker for the SEE Summit. Former GP Dr Matt Sawyer runs an environmental sustainability consultancy, SEE Sustainability, working to improve human and planetary health.

Do you have four minutes? Glaucoma service questionnaire.

5 March 2024 | questionnaire, glaucoma, services, roles, care
Please take four minutes to complete this questionnaire which aims to examine the role of healthcare professionals for care provision within the glaucoma service.

College of Optometrists urges next government to prioritise eye health

4 July 2024 | politics, election, 2024, optometry, optician, optometrist
The College of Optometrists is calling on the next Westminster government to establish optometrists as the first port of call for anyone with an eyecare issue.

UK CSF Disorders Annual Meeting 2023: The pressure of headache

12 October 2023
Hosts: Professor Susan Mollan and Professor Alex Sinclair The annual meeting this year will focus on headaches in CSF disorders, with special section for adults and kids. The course is aimed people who investigate and treat CSF disorders and includes...

ZEISS Biometry Course

13 September 2024 -14 September 2024
Join us for the 'ZEISS Biometry Mastery Course' on 13 and 14 September. Designed for pre-assessment nurses in cataract and refractive lens exchange surgery, as well ophthalmic professionals. Our program, aligning with RCO and NICE guidelines and recognised biometry standards, offers over two decades of expertise. Delve into eye anatomy, refraction, cataract surgery, and IOLMaster 700 workshops to enhance biometry skills and patient care. Lead in biometry excellence with us!

UKPGS: Annual Meeting 2026

23 January 2026
UK Paediatric Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting 2026