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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...


Clinical applications of spectacle magnification: The ‘Thick’ Lens Model

Dr Amit Jinabhai examines the impact of spectacle magnification for thick lenses and the impact of vertex distance and lens form in a selection of case scenarios ...


Crab claw! - Is it inferior keratoconus or pellucid marginal corneal degeneration?

Dr Obinwanne Chukwuemeka Junior explores the prognosis, presentation and outcomes that differentiate inferior keratoconus from pellucid marginal corneal degeneration...


OCT masterclass 3: Basic interpretation of the B-scan

Jason Higginbotham continues his series of articles to help ECPs make the most of their OCT machines. In this installment, Jason walks us through interpreting the B-Scan...


Supporting language development in children with vision impairment

Cirta Tooth explains the significant role of vision in language development and how eye care professionals can support children with language and literacy development when they have a vision impairmen...

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