Optometry Northern Ireland (ONI) has elected William Stockdale and Jill Campbell (pictured) as chair and vice-chair for the next three years. Together they will lead an ONI Council that brings together a wealth of optometry | more
This summer fresh British design talent has come to the high street, with the launch of the Design Collective range. The unique collection of 14 glasses and sunglasses, designed by four students, draws on personal inspirations to | more
Opticians in Lancaster have supported children affected by the Chernobyl disaster, by inviting them into the store for an afternoon of free eye tests, glasses and fun activities. Staff at the Specsavers store in Lancaster | more
An Aberdeen opticians’ two longest-serving staff members are planning to celebrate an incredible 60 combined years in the job – and neither is ready to retire any time soon. Manager Gilly McDonald has worked at | more
The annual fundraising event encourages people to walk 100,000 steps – approximately 45 miles – over the course of a week for the charity, which helps blind people across the UK access guide dogs and | more
A newly revamped student and pre-reg guide has been made accessible to all trainee optometrists, regardless of where they work. The new study guide, called Optometry Essentials, is focused on the College of Optometrists’ Scheme | more
“Working in domiciliary really helps you to understand the social value of what optometrists can deliver. We help to preserve patients’ autonomy,promote self-actualisation and improve quality of life. Domiciliary gives you a broader view of | more
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Bhargavi Zinzuwadia only qualified as an optometrist five months ago, in February 2019, but she already has an impressive CV. The newly-qualified optometrist helped to write the updated version of Specsavers’ pre-registration study guide, Optometry | more
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Article on the relatively rare but potentially sight-threatening condition contact lens-related microbial keratitis, its management and referral of cases that do not respond to treatment. | more
In this article non-inflammatory corneal responses to CL wear are considered. Typical corneal and limbal presenting signs and symptoms are discussed in terms of the known causes, differential diagnoses and pathophysiological processes involved. The proper use of diagnostic dyes is also discussed. | more
This module examines common potential complications associated with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), including their prevention and management. | more
