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The history, evolution and future of optical coherence tomography

25 November 2024
OCT has made it possible to capture a detailed 3D image of the retina, revolutionising ophthalmic diagnostics and optometric practice. Professor Fujimoto, inventor of OCT, visits us from MIT to speak on the transformative impact of OCT and its future role in AI diagnostics, vision and wider healthcare.

RNIB introduces ground-breaking framework for Low Vision care

1 March 2024 | optometry, low vision, patient care, practice, guidelines
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is launching the development of a landmark set of guidelines and framework to help low vision clinics provide best practice care, which it will unveil today at a launch event at its state-of-the-art Low Vision Centre in the charity’s headquarters in London.

New funding to extend SPOKE programme and inspire the next generation of eye care professionals

8 July 2026 | optometry, training
The Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE) has secured funding from the Central Optical Fund to expand its work with a new 18-month project to inspire an early interest in careers in eye care among primary and secondary...

First online education day for locum optometrists

19 June 2023 | optometry, AOP, locum education event
The AOP’s online locum day will take place on Sunday 25 June, 09:30-15:45.

The expanding role of the optometrist

5 December 2025 | | EYE - General
Eyecare in the UK has seen significant changes in recent years, with new models of care, technological advancements and an increased emphasis on primary eyecare in some UK nations. Crucially, an ageing population demographic is set to escalate further both...

Bridging the gap – Supporting our patients across the primary / secondary care divide

1 June 2017 | EYE - General
Providing the best care for patients is surely a fundamental goal for all healthcare professionals. When waiting-times are long and getting longer, clinics are full, colleagues are off with stress-related illness and patients are complaining, is it possible to still...

Transferring imaging from primary to secondary care (part 2)

5 October 2020 | | EYE - General
Transferring clinical imaging from high street optometrists to secondary care is an increasingly requested option, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A wide variety of solutions exist to allow this, each with their own merits and shortcomings. In...

The College of Optometrists welcomes seven new Life Fellows, two new Honorary Fellows and a Fellow by Portfolio

20 November 2024 | awards, achievements, events, meetings, diary, optometry, optometrist, royal college
The College awarded new Fellowships at the annual Diploma Ceremonies in Westminster in November 2024. The College of Optometrists has recognised the outstanding achievements and contributions of 10 individuals working in eye health by awarding new Life and Honorary Fellowships...

Axial length measurement advice to be shared in webinar

24 January 2024
The first BCLA webinar of 2024 will look at using axial length measurement as a guide for decision making around myopia management.

ABDO welcomes a new regional lead for Northern Ireland

18 February 2026 | industry news, optometry
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has welcomed Chris McConnell as the new regional lead for Northern Ireland. Chris McConnell, FBDO, is a dispensing optician based in Belfast with over a decade of experience in the optical industry. His...

Haag-Streit UK appoints a new Product Manager

15 August 2023 | Recruitment & Personnel
Haag Streit UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Chen in the role of Product Manager.

New AOP members elected to join Hospital Optometrists Committee

16 November 2023 | AOP, Association of Optometrists, Lucy Andrews, Claire Melvin, Emma Spofforth
The appointment of Lucy Andrews and Claire Melvin confirmed at the AOP’s Hospital and Specialty Optometrists Conference.