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The role of optometrist in the detection and management of AMD in the UK and Australia.

Our Clinical Adviser comments on a new study that small increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of AMD.

The College provides the latest news, research, advice and guidance on age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and all the key optical topics. These are regularly reviewed to ensure you are completely up-to-date with your practice.

This online CPD course will guide you through the NICE recommended classification of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), risk factors, guidance on when to refer and when to manage in practice.

In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question on a tricky scenario to a panel of members.

Articles cover decontamination, how patients make choices, refractive surgery,referral behaviour, optometric management of AMD.

The latest edition of Acuity, the College’s professional journal, is now available in print and online.

Online CPD courses for optometrists on the topic of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Clinical files: What impact should a patient's home genetics test have on my clinical decision-making?

Adrian O’Dowd explores a new treatment for late-stage dry AMD being considered for approved use in the UK that could raise hopes of delaying the irreversible sight loss caused by the disease.

Articles cover: Modifiable risk factors for AMD; Medical management of common corneal conditions; testing visual acuity of young children; lasers; the purpose of an eye test among people aged 60 and over.

The College is asking for feedback from members on changes to its patient leaflets.

This online CPD course helps optometrists practise making clinical decisions, covering a range of topics and clarify when to refer patients and the level of urgency of referrals.

Kim Thomas looks at new developments in optical coherence tomography hardware, including faster refresh rates and increased accuracy, and wonders what the future holds for the technology.

Articles cover: The ageing eye; myopia; current concepts in AMD; and the ocular consequences of HIV-AIDS.

The College of Optometrists held its seventh Optometry Tomorrow Bitesize conference at the weekend.

Podcast: Daniel and Martin speak to Principal Optometrist, Denise Voon MCOptom, and Ophthalmologist, Mr Markus Groppe, about their unique AMD Medical Management Pathway.

From refractive error to dashed career opportunities, Kim Thomas discusses the lifelong consequences of amblyopia.

A review of the modern classifications of AMD and available treatments.

Our Clinical Adviser comments on the story in the BBC about the woman who had gene therapy to try to halt the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

This article summarises the Cochrane reviews on nutritional supplementation in age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

We speak to Professor John Lawrenson FCOptom about his role authoring and reviewing the College’s Clinical Management Guidelines.

An overview of the background and current treatment options available for the macular diseases retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular oedema and age-related macular degeneration.

In our latest podcast, we speak to Professor Gilmartin and Mr Kam Balaggan, Consultant Ophthalmologist, about the battle to save his remaining vision.

Podcast: The College Clinical Advisers discuss ways to highlight the importance of regular sight tests as part of National Eye Health Week.

Dr David Robert Grimes looks at the eye health issues that are making the news.

This narrative review summarises emerging interventions that may be mentioned in the popular and professional press, and may be on our menu of treatment options to discuss with patients in the near future.

The number of people with glaucoma, AMD and cataracts is set to increase over the next 10 years. This new online tool will be a critical planning resource for commissioners and providers of eye health care.

Podcast: College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom and Mike Horler, Consultant Optometrist, answer your questions about age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Eye health issues that are making the news.

This article outlines the clinical implications for patients affected by impaired face perception.

We've responded to the Royal College of Ophthalmologists' (RCOphth) consultation on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Services.

Clinical files: Do I have to refer an asymptomatic patient with a small pigment epithelial detachment (PED)?

Eye health issues that are making the news.

Can modern high-resolution OCT alone provide sufficient information on which to base a decision to treat?

We provide advice on protecting the public's vision and eye health this summer. Scroll down for graphics you can use to help share our message.

This online course for pre-reg trainees covers the pathologies treated in a medical retina clinic including AMD and other macula pathology.

Eye health issues that are making the news.

Macular holes and their treatment.

The College of Optometrists presented the prestigious Research Excellence Awards today as part of Optometry Tomorrow Bitesize 2021.

Clinical files: Can I prescribe medicines for intravitreal injection for the management of wet AMD patients?

Dr David Robert Grimes looks at the eye health issues that are making the news.

This article reviews the various treatment options available as prophylactic therapy for early AMD.

As the UK is set for extreme weather with some areas reaching record highs, The College of Optometrists is urging the public to protect their eyes when outside.

Podcast: In this episode, Daniel talks to Jane Johns, a retired health visitor living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and Vanessa Camp, a Senior Eye Clinic Liaison Officer at York Hospital Trust.

Dr David Robert Grimes looks at the eye health issues that are making the news.

Investigating current practice for managing and treating AMD in Ireland and the UK.

This edition takes a look at the risk variants and genetic distribution of Age-related macular degeneration as well as topical ivermectin-metronidazole gel therapy for blepharitis caused by Demodex.

Podcast: Martin and Daniel bring you a fascinating conversation with Judith Potts, Founder of Esme's Umbrella, and Nina Chesworth who lives with Charles Bonnet Syndrome.

Eye health issues that are making the news.

Pilot data from surveys examining the roles of community-based and hospital optometrists in the assessment and management of patients with suspected AMD.

Our Clinical Adviser offers his advice, following an article by The Express on the best supplements for eyes.

An expert panel from the College and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists discuss how to have confidence in managing difficult conversations with patients.

Eye health issues that are making the news - Autumn 2022.

Reviewing the evidence for the role of supplements in eye health, particularly cataract and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

This recorded webinar delivered by Michelle Hanratty will help you determine when to manage or monitor a patient’s condition and when to refer for further investigation or management.

Radhika Holmstöm examines the case for antioxidant and vitamin supplements preventing, or slowing the progress of, AMD.

This article reviews the research into digital technology innovation and home monitoring in the management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma.

Member briefing: The NICE guideline on the diagnosis and management on AMD includes recommendations for testing, and a comprehensive list of classifications to aid referral.

The floodgates have opened for a new era of gene therapy that can treat the inherited causes of eye disease. Becky McCall reports.

Evaluating the risk of AMD amongst construction workers in Ireland.

Use our online resources and materials to support your continuing professional development and earn essential CPD points.

Lockdowns led to cancelled operations and check-ups. Becky McCall looks at the legacy of the pandemic for eye disease and sight loss, and the lessons that have been learned.

Abstracts from the online Women in Vision UK Annual Meeting 2022 are presented.

Welcome to the UK's leading optometry conference - our flagship CPD event!

Drusen can be a significant finding, but they aren’t always a harbinger of doom. With new approaches on the horizon, asks Kaye McIntosh, what should optometrists do when drusen are found?

Optometry Tomorrow Bitesize conference will be taking place virtually from Sunday 23 to Friday 28 April 2023.

We asked five industry experts to round up the optical successes of 2018, and what they predict for the year ahead.

Podcast: Martin and Daniel talk to Dr Deanna Taylor MCOptom about her research looking at age-related macular degeneration through patients' eyes in The College of Optometrists' pilot podcast.

People of different ethnicities are at increased risk of different eye conditions.

This online CPD course will help you consider the advice you give patients about products and treatments.

Kathy Oxtoby introduces the first article in a series on an ageing population and the implications for eye health and the optometry profession in the UK.

Podcast: Professor Bernard Gilmartin FCOptom has very severe macular degeneration which has resulted in a dramatic loss of vision in one eye and threatens the vision in his other.

Increasing demand for intravitreal injections to treat conditions such as wet AMD provides an opportunity for optometrists to widen their portfolio of skills, writes Kim Thomas.

Podcast: Martin talks to Professor Pete Coffey about the 'London Project to cure Blindness'.

Increasing pressures on the NHS and patient-focused management mean interest in home monitoring of eye conditions has increased. Sophie Goodchild examines self-monitoring for wet AMD, the latest technology and what the future holds.

In this recorded webinar, Michael Horler FCOptom uses real patient cases to give optometrists a greater understanding of how to interpret an OCT scan and how to recognise some common ocular conditions.

The Low Vision Service Wales has proved a lifeline for patients since it was set up 18 years ago. Helen Gilbert explores the secrets behind its success and the lessons other countries can learn.

Podcast: We talk to Elaine Styles optometrist and co-founder of Vision Care for Homeless People about providing eye care to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Georgina Wintersgill asks how patient research on symptoms online impacts on practice, and how you can assess the evidence that supports the right treatment recommendations.

Podcast: Daniel talks to Michelle Hanratty MCOptom Dip Tp(IP) on how to decide what is best for your patient.

Ageing and eye health series

Podcast: Mike Horler FCOptom answers all those questions there wasn't time to cover during his webinar on retinal treatments.

The clinical figures that count

The clinical figures that count

The clinical figures that count.

The clinical figures that count.

The clinical figures that count.

The clinical figures that count.

The new discipline of oculomics uses machine learning to detect biomarkers of systemic health in the eye. Kim Thomas asks: how does it work, what are its ethical implications, and will it be the future of the profession?

Key statistics on optometry around the world.

The highlights from last weekend’s conference, including talks on OCT angiography and the future of glaucoma surgery.

Himali Shah MCOptom Prof Cert Med Ret, Resident Optometrist at Asda Opticians Coventry, on a diabetic patient who suffered reduced visual acuity after cataract surgery.

Becky McCall looks at how the latest research has linked air pollution with eye health, and the advice to give patients on how to protect themselves.

A message from Colin Davidson, College President.

Rima Evans looks at the work of those offering practical support and rehabilitation for people with visual impairment

Jane Veys MCOptom on reducing the tears and fears of our patients

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

What's happening in the world of technology.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

What's happening in the world of technology?

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology - Spring 2023.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology - Winter 2023.

In the final part of our series on ageing, Adrian O’Dowd looks at how technology will play a vital role in eye care for older people.

Seek out cutting-edge clinical content to address new challenges, says Kieran Loft MCOptom.

Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

The effort, cost and logistics of managing treatment for eye conditions can have a big impact on patients’ quality of life. What can be done to minimise their treatment burden?

As age-related macular degeneration progresses, part of the visual cortex starts to atrophy. But which way does the causal relationship work, asks Kim Thomas, and what does it mean for treatments focused on the retina if the brain has entered an irreversible decline?

Since October 2017, NICE has issued two new clinical guidelines and one update concerning the three most common age-related causes of sight loss. Madeleine Bailey looks at what it means for you – and NHS eye services overall

The College has invested over £5m over the last 40 years on optometry and vision science studies. Sophie Goodchild explores how valued research is, how it’s been incorporated into evidence based practice, as well as the accompanying challenges and opportunities.