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Spectacle dispensing for people with learning disabilities

Martyn Howlett FBDO outlines ways to ensure optimal visual outcomes by supporting successful spectacle wear for people with significant learning disabilities...


BCLA CLEAR Presbyopia 6: Management with intraocular lenses

Sandeep Dhallu provides an overview of the management of presbyopia with intraocular lenses. The sixth article of a series that encapsulates the conclusions from the BCLA CLEAR Presbyopia publications...


Myopia management: Beyond the data – Answering the questions parents are asking

Lil Creighton-Sims explores the current evidence base for myopia management and the growing role of the eye care professional in translating research evidence, setting parental expectations, combattin...


OCT masterclass 4: OCT and myopia management

Jason Higginbotham outlines the use of OCT in the screening, diagnosis and management of myopia and related pathology...


Eye injuries: Laundry detergent capsules

Dr Douglas Clarkson explores how a common household item can lead to ocular injury...


Resolving conflict through effective communication

Gill Brabner of Resound Learning & Development outlines the damage caused by unresolved conflict in small practice teams and offers evidence-based solutions...

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