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Greater awareness of children’s vision care is urged by the profession

Greater attention needs to be given to children’s vision, believes the profession, as a recent survey by Mumsnet reveals that visits to the optometrist are lower down the agenda than dental visits. It found that 9% of parents saw no...

Optometry Evolution: Ophthalmic Nurse Acute Eye Condition Triage Course (Two part April and May 24)

This innovative online course is designed for anyone who is involved in triaging acute referrals in your eye clinic, particularly those who are developing their knowledge and experience. This will be delivered over two 1.5hr evening online tutorials in small groups by Stanley Keys – an experienced hospital optometrist based in Inverness, and developer of optometry-evolution

HS-UK ‘Improving Outcomes’ Clinical Decisions & Management Course

The ‘Improving Outcomes’ Biometry: Clinical Decisions & Management course focuses on how biometry measurements can be used to guide clinical decision making. This includes evidence-based approaches to selecting the appropriate formulae, planning for more complex cataract cases, and approaches to...

RSM (The Royal Society of Medicine): Students and trainee prize meeting

This valuable meeting will provides an excellent opportunity for members of the ophthalmology community and of all grades to hear detailed and insightful recent research presentations from junior doctors. Students and trainees will present their research from multiple subspecialties and...

RSM (The Royal Society of Medicine): Ophthalmology trainee and student prize meeting

This meeting is an excellent opportunity for members of the ophthalmology community and of all grades to hear detailed and insightful recent research presentations from junior doctors. Students and trainees will present their research from multiple subspecialties and receive a...

RSM (The Royal Society of Medicine): Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive Ophthalmology through the Eyes of a Geordie Ghanaian

In this talk, Evelyn Mensah, commonly known as Evie, will share her experiences and insights garnered from her diverse background and professional journey.

Conference Report: EUDEC 2025

This year, the European Dry Eye Society held its annual Congress in the historic city of Krakow, Poland. The Congress location was Fabryczna 13, a modern complex located in the restored buildings of an old vodka factory built in the...

Leading eyecare charity Orbis celebrates the 20th anniversary of Cybersight

Orbis celebrates the 20th anniversary of its award-winning telemedicine and e-learning platform, Cybersight.

1/3 UK considering laser eye surgery but majority unaware it's non-reversible and affects night vision

National eye health survey shows a third of UK are considering laser eye surgery but vast majority are unaware it is non-reversible and how it can affect night vision.