Top tips for successful paediatric assessment when cooperation cannot be taken for granted
Cirta Tooth shares top tips from her clinical practice in the paediatric hospital eye clinic. She discusses general principles for good preparation, and communication strategies during challenging con...
Real-world lessons from visual field cases in optometric practice
Continuing as part of Optician’s pre-reg series, this article provides an overview of the visual pathway, discusses common visual field-testing methods and current evidence-based practice, and present...
Evaluating distance visual acuity in adults 1
In the first of a new two-part series about distance vision, Dr Amit Jinabhai introduces the definitions and applications of visual acuity for adult patients...
Understanding young presbyopes: Mechanisms, onset and clinical characteristics of early presbyopia
In this article, Meena Puar discusses the pathogenesis of presbyopia and explores early clinical manifestations in younger emerging presbyopes...
Modern lens design 1: Is your form on form?
In the first of a new series on ophthalmic lens forms, Eluned Creighton-Sims introduces the concept of lens form from its impact on visual performance to the influence of modern free form technology...
Presbyopia – Beyond glasses and contact lenses 1
In this article, Jason Higginbotham defines presbyopia, describes the accommodative apparatus and outlines the options beyond glasses and contact lenses available to patients who need correction. Part...
Fundamentals of presbyopia
Optician clinical editor Peter Black explores the impact of presbyopia, its means of correction, and some of the associated challenges when assisting presbyopic patients...
Cataract and cataract surgery: A clinical overview
Consultant ophthalmic surgeon David Anderson provides an overview of cataract treatment in the UK...
Medical retina 2: Wet age-related macular degeneration
In her second article relating to medical retina Amy Green outlines the public health implications, pathophysiology and classification of AMD, its signs and symptoms, referral protocols and treatment ...
Ocular light therapies
Dr Douglas Clarkson takes a look at the science underpinning the safe use of intense pulsed light therapies...
Kids and contact lenses: A life-changing case study
Kevin Blake, Shamina Asif and Wasim Sarwar explore best practice for fitting children with contact lenses, from the initial consultation, through to aftercare and follow up, covering professional stan...
Depression, anxiety and the optical workplace: Protecting well-being in the face of pressure
In this timely and topical article Sheena Tanna-Shah explores mental health issues commonly affecting UK optometrists and dispensing opticians...