Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.
Thyroid eye disease: what should optometrists know?
Rebecca Ford FRCOphth
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system becomes mistakenly activated against the patient’s own orbital tissues, causing inflammation and swelling.
TED is relatively rare, affecting around 25 of every 100,000 people in the UK, so optometrists may not see many cases in their careers. However, TED is important because it is a very distressing condition that can threaten eyesight and alter facial appearance enough to cause permanent disfigurement if not treated.
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This Road Safety Week, The College of Optometrists and Association of Optometrists are urging all drivers to ensure they have regular eye tests to check their vision still meets UK driving standards.
The College of Optometrists presented its annual Research Excellence Awards to 2025’s winners at its prestigious annual Diploma and Awards Ceremony on 18 November at Central Hall in Westminster, London.
The President’s Research Medal recognises and celebrates outstanding contributions to research and recognises a lifetime's career in optometric, eye health or vision science research.
