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Moorfields: Therapeutics CPD course for optometrists

The Optometry Education Team is pleased to offer a comprehensive CPD course for hospital and community-based optometrists with an interest in the therapeutic management of ocular conditions.

New BCLA President stresses importance of embracing change

‘If you don't keep up you risk going out of business’ – new BCLA President stresses importance of embracing change.

Optometrists and ophthalmologists update their joint care vision

The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists have published an updated joint vision for the continued collaboration of the two professions, to support the delivery of safe and sustainable eye care services in England.

Exeter clinic manager wins VCHP Volunteer Award

Exeter VCHP clinic manager, Zoe Haigh, has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the charity during the past six years.

Thomson Software pledges support for new VCHP clinics

Thomson software Solutions has pledged to support all the new Vision Care for Homeless People clinics which are scheduled to open in the next five years throughout the UK.

Global Lens on Eyecare

CBM Ireland presents Global Lens on Eyecare

At least 70 percent of cataract patients could benefit from toric IOL

More than two-thirds of cataract patients could benefit from toric intraocular lenses (IOL), according to findings presented at 100% Optical. Consultant ophthalmologist Nigel Kirkpatrick set out how astigmatism is a significant issue for cataract surgery patients during a main stage...

Moorfields Education: Flashes and floaters: A masterclass for optometrists and allied health professionals

Free webinar! Open to optometrists and allied health professionals. This is your chance to understand the causes and management of symptomatic vitreous opacities with guidelines for referral.

Moorfields Education: Paediatric glaucoma

Brand new course! Open to nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, as well as ophthalmologists at all levels, including trainees and glaucoma fellows and consultants who are also involved in this condition.

The College of Optometrists welcomes the new community-based approach to health care in England

The College of Optometrists welcomes the new community-based approach to health care in England and highlights how eyecare is already well-placed to meet it. Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom, President of The College of Optometrists, commented: “The College of Optometrists is...

Together we can address growing glaucoma patient need

Specsavers is urging the eye health sector to get behind proposals set out in Parliament to meet growing glaucoma patient need. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is being urged to direct Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) – which...