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Earlier this year we attended an exhibition held at the Houses of Parliament. Hosted by The Eyes Have It partnership, th...
17/06/2025

Earlier this year we attended an exhibition held at the Houses of Parliament.

Hosted by The Eyes Have It partnership, the eye care sector’s Westminster lobbying group, the exhibition intended to educate MPs about the eye health needs of their constituents.

The event aimed to address four key challenges in eye care. Find out what these challenges are and more in our article here: https://ow.ly/fM8i50Wae64

The Eyes Have It is a partnership of Macular Society, Fight for Sight/Vision Foundation, RNIB, Association of Optometrists, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and Roche.

“From the directors to the team, the support is second to none... It’s a place where you can grow, learn, and make a rea...
13/06/2025

“From the directors to the team, the support is second to none... It’s a place where you can grow, learn, and make a real impact.” says Amy.

Amy Griffiths, a dispensing optician at Swansea Specsavers, shares how her Life at Specsavers is a perfect blend of professional passion and personal joy. Read her story here: https://ow.ly/5Rx950W88Nc

For our cover story in the new edition of OT we spoke to a range of optometrists about how they are using further educat...
12/06/2025

For our cover story in the new edition of OT we spoke to a range of optometrists about how they are using further education to enhance their professional satisfaction.

From further qualifications to language skills, the optometrists we spoke to reflect on the role of professional and personal development in improving patient care. Thanks to everyone we interviewed and spoke to for this edition.

Read the cover story here: https://ow.ly/yetF50W7fJ5

Low-dose atropine eye drop receives EU approval. The European Commission has approved 0.1mg/ml atropine eye drop, Ryjune...
10/06/2025

Low-dose atropine eye drop receives EU approval.

The European Commission has approved 0.1mg/ml atropine eye drop, Ryjunea, for the management of paediatric myopia between ages three and 14. Read more in our news story here: https://ow.ly/Svfr50W745M

09/06/2025

Looking to develop your skills in myopia management? Take a look at our latest Myopia guide: Dream big, produced in partnership with the Association of Optometrists and CooperVision UK.

Inside you'll find topics such as scenario-based myopia management tips and practical strategies for introducing myopia management.

Did you know, as well as receiving your print version, you can also read it all online? Read the myopia guide on our website here: https://ow.ly/m4KI50W6mGj

Your new copy of OT lands this weekend 🙌 📖. Inside this edition we explore how optometrists are using further education ...
07/06/2025

Your new copy of OT lands this weekend 🙌 📖.

Inside this edition we explore how optometrists are using further education to enhance their professional satisfaction.

Waiting for your print copy? Get started and read all the articles online here ➡️ https://ow.ly/v2NR50W5u9g

One day in 2016, Chris failed a colour vision test as part of a periodic medical. He had worked as a train driver for 16...
05/06/2025

One day in 2016, Chris failed a colour vision test as part of a periodic medical. He had worked as a train driver for 16 years and was told he could no longer work in a safety-critical operational role.

We interviewed Chris as he shared his remarkable story, how a group of train drivers lobbied for change to industry colour vision standards – and won their jobs back.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/7uUu50W51rm

"If the first message is that people face real problems accessing specialist eye care, the second is that there is stron...
04/06/2025

"If the first message is that people face real problems accessing specialist eye care, the second is that there is strong support for community optometrists to be part of the solution," says Healthwatch England's George Lindars-Hammond.

We spoke to George about the findings of their recent eye care reports. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/yyAg50W4jtk

"These graduates don’t just provide eye care – they become role models, proving to other families that educating daughte...
02/06/2025

"These graduates don’t just provide eye care – they become role models, proving to other families that educating daughters can transform entire communities. AJEH aims to employ 1500 female optometrists by 2030, creating a workforce that truly understands the populations they serve," says optometrist, Benji Chandra.

To mark , Benji shares his experience volunteering for a project a part of Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital in eastern India. The project empowers girls in rural areas with fully-funded optometry degrees. Benji shares more about his volunteering here: https://ow.ly/owBM50W2OcT

"The main reason I wanted to become an optometrist was to make a direct difference in people's lives," says Narthika. Na...
01/06/2025

"The main reason I wanted to become an optometrist was to make a direct difference in people's lives," says Narthika.

Narthika Sivaloganathan is a second year optometry student at Aston University. She shared with us why she decided to study optometry, and how a family member’s diagnosis of keratoconus led her to optometry as a career.

Read the interview with Narthika here: https://ow.ly/lRso50W0gk3

Missed the National Optical Conference or looking for a summary of the event? This year delegates to the NOC received in...
30/05/2025

Missed the National Optical Conference or looking for a summary of the event? This year delegates to the NOC received insight on different approaches to eye care across the British Isles

From progress on eye examination reimbursement in Scotland to contract changes in Wales, we report on some of the key points from the discussion. Read more here: https://ow.ly/pvG550W1Lyq

In our second Special report on hospital optometry, we took a closer look at career development.We spoke to hospital opt...
28/05/2025

In our second Special report on hospital optometry, we took a closer look at career development.

We spoke to hospital optometrists about the opportunities for portfolio careers, training and development, and advanced clinical practice roles.

Here, Rebecca Ellis, associate director for education at Moorfields Eye Hospital, and advanced practice training programme director, ophthalmology for London, NHS England, Irinder Khakha, an optometrist, ophthalmic director at Specsavers Hayes and Hayes Lombardy, and also a specialist optometrist at the Hillingdon and Mount, plus many more professional working in hospital optometry, share their experiences.

Read the report here: https://ow.ly/wBco50W0e5G

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