Safe and effective integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical practice requires an informed, evidence-based approach.
New cross-sector Eye Care Interoperability Steering Group has been formed to spearhead the development and implementation of common standards for eye care images in the UK.
Podcast: College Clinical Advisers Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom and Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom MBE discuss the highlights of 2025 and what to expect in 2026.
Dr Pearse Keane discusses AI applications in eyecare, including: basic concepts; language models; challenges and progress so far; Google DeepMind; and more.
Chris Steele FCOptom, Clinical Editor of Acuity, wants to make 2026 smarter and leaner
From the start of the first lockdown in March 2020, teaching in higher education saw a significant move to online learning. How has this impacted the postgraduate independent prescribing programme?
Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on the vital importance of professional judgement.
A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.
The clinical figures that count.
The College of Optometrists presented the prestigious Research Excellence Awards today as part of Optometry Tomorrow Bitesize 2021.
Clinical files: Am I allowed share anonymised OCT and fundus images on professional forums and WhatsApp groups, and what level of patient consent is required?
Many local optometrists will soon be able to share clinical images with hospital ophthalmologists and contact them quickly for advice as new digital systems are phased in across the country.
A patient wants to purchase a pair of spectacles using a prescription generated from an overseas app on his smartphone. What would you do?
This paper describes a new algorithm - MOLES – to distinguish choroidal naevi from melanomas.
Andrew discusses the challenges of running a busy opthalmology department, and how COVID-19 will affect those entering the profession.
Jo Waters asks what are the current grading charts optometrists can use, and how to make the most of them.