Adrian O’Dowd explores why optometrists are increasingly referring patients with glaucoma and cataract for joint treatment of these conditions.

The clinical figures that count.

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

Factors influencing people’s health-seeking behaviour could be preventing them from visiting optometry practices and may be putting them at risk of health dangers. To mitigate this, optometrists can take practical steps to attract new patients and encourage more frequent visits, reports Kathy Oxtoby.

We have issued a statement about the decision to end glaucoma and cataracts enhanced eye care services in Hampshire and Isle of Wight at the end of this month.

The clinical figures that count.

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

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

The clinical figures that count.

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

Deborah Bott is the first author of the winning entry of the 2024 College of Optometrists Early Career Researchers Poster Competition.