Driving and visual impairment
Australia based researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Dr Helen Nguyen and Professor Lisa Keay, present the outcomes of recent systematic review which describe the role of visual i...
The ocular sequelae of eyelash and eyebrow fashions
Claire McDonnell explains why keeping up with the latest eyelash and eyebrow fashions might be of relevance to eye care practitioners...
Inherited retinal diseases 2
Sarah Arnold continues her two-part series on inherited retinal disease and how optometrists can provide ongoing support to patients who have received a diagnosis of inherited retinal disease...
Navigating the glare: Identifying modern visual challenges for drivers and spectacle lens solutions
Kevin Gutsell considers the visual challenges faced by modern drivers and discusses some of the available lens designs and coatings...
TFOS Lifestyle Part 3 – Elective medications and procedures
In the latest instalment of our TFOS series, TFOS ambassador Sarah Farrant describes the role elective medications and elective procedures have to play on the integrity of the ocular surface...
Low vision: A quick guide for busy optometrists and dispensing opticians
We invited specialist optometrist, Cirta Tooth, to put together a simple to follow guide for ECPs wishing to improve their offerings for low vision patients...
Inherited retinal diseases 1
Optometrist Sarah Arnold presents thought-provoking case studies on the topic of inherited retinal disease, taking into consideration both the clinical signs of significance and need to communicate in...
The art of non-verbal communication
Optometrist and medical student, Anneka Ali, considers the implications of non-verbal communication for eye care practitioners...
Navigating the current CPD requirements
As we approach the last stage of this CPD cycle Michelle Mehta explains registrant responsibilities including the new reflective exercise...
Exploring ophthalmic lens properties
Mark Hickton explains why critical thinking is essential when comparing the optical properties of spectacle lenses...
Post-operative complications of cataract surgery
Christian Dutton, Simon Hardman-Lea, Kin Tam, Jasraj Bhangra and Jo-Sheetal Thethy summarise the pathophysiology and management of cataract post-operative complications as identified by the National O...
Setting a new standard of care for driving patients
Eluned Creighton-Sims looks at the global variance in driving vision standards and that using more visual testing methods is related to improved driver safety...