Sports-related eye injuries remain an important cause of preventable ocular trauma. Helen Bird finds out what optometrists need to know about protective eyewear.
Visual perception influences boredom, and excessive smartphone use may disrupt that relationship. Anna Scott asks what the clinical implications are and how optometrists can respond.
The conditions and development milestones to look out for in paediatric vision assessments.
A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.
The College of Optometrists has announced a new undergraduate research grant, the Angela Bishop Undergraduate Research Scholarships for Paediatric Optometry and Binocular Vision.
Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, balances innovation and evidence on modern eye care technology in visual field testing and myopia management.
Clinical files: A young adult presents with intermittent horizontal diplopia and possible INO. Urgent referral was downgraded - what next?
Where optometry professionals come together for practical learning, CPD and fresh insight.
A message from Leon Davies, College President
In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question to a panel of members.
Clinical files: Patient diagnosed with bilateral glaucoma with a visual field defect, do they need to notify the DVLA (or DVA)?