Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.
Frank Munro FCOptom, GOC Scottish Registrar, on how optometrists have increased their relevance, influence and capabilities in Scotland and beyond.
Kim Thomas explores ocular immune privilege – how does it work, what benefits does it offer and what happens when it goes wrong?
As the NHS digs deep to clear the backlog of routine ophthalmology consultations, Jo Waters asks optometrists and other experts how they are managing long patient waiting times.
Becky McCall looks at the eye health risks of cosmetic surgery and make-up in and around the eye.
Adrian O’Dowd looks at why glaucoma is still undetected in some cases and how optometrists can sharpen up their practice.
Our Editor in Chief, Professor Leon Davies FCOptom, looks back at what's been another challenging year.
The clinical figures that count.
Heart attacks transiently increase in number when the clocks go forward. Diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma can interfere with the body’s sleep-wake cycles. Becky McCall examines the relationship between the eye and sleep.
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology has been accredited as a provider of the Professional Higher Certificate in Medical Retina by the College.
Contact lens technologies that can treat disease, and a possible link between caffeine intake and IOP.
With the Paralympics underway in Tokyo, Kathy Oxtoby reports on how patients with low vision can enjoy exercise and sport, and the benefits that go beyond keeping limber.