Community optometrist and RNIB Northern Ireland make two hospital referrals at local festival
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Northern Ireland identified two members of the public who needed…
Northern Ireland health minister visits community optometry practice
The Minister of Health for Northern Ireland saw how community optometry is treating patients close to home during…
Eye commentary suggests UK “uniquely placed” to bring oculomics from code to clinic
A new commentary published in Eye has outlined the factors that will be important for the potential of…
The view from France: providing myopia management in clinical practice
The Europe, Middle East, and Africa Miyosmart Case Study Contest took place in Riga, Latvia on 15 May.…
‘Personalised and fast-paced’ defines wellness for consumers in 2026
A panel of experts at 100% Optical (28 February–2 March) discussed a consumer trend for wellness and how…
How Bristol Eye Hospital has improved wet AMD referrals
Optometrist, Ben Phipps, outlined how an enhanced macular referral pathway at Bristol Eye Hospital had reduced waiting times…
Deafblind UK opens new research centre at Birmingham City University
A research centre that focuses on dual sensory loss opened at Birmingham City University (BCU) last month (23…
Seiko Optical UK launches wellbeing programme for optical teams
Seiko Optical UK has launched a new wellbeing programme to provide accessible and practical wellbeing tools for all…
Low-dose atropine eye drop receives EU approval
The European Commission has granted approval to Santen’s Ryjunea for the management of childhood myopia. A statement from…
“Networks are crucial to help you get through”
This year Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May) is focused on the power of community in helping us…