Low vision

This online course is an interactive half-day session for pre-registration optometrists who have been unable to complete their hospital eye service (HES) placement.

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

A common cause of sight loss in the UK, uncorrected refractive error is easy to remedy, particularly if caught early. So, Kim Thomas asks, why do so many people live with uncorrected refractive error – and what can optometrists do to address it?

It’s crucial to show empathy towards patients who are visually impaired. Kellie Smith explores how clinicians can get it right.

Our Clinical Adviser, Denise Voon MCOptom, tells us how we can take part in the nationwide volunteering initiative, The Big Help Out.

Tricia competed on the popular BBC series 'Race Across the World' with chorioretinopathy.

We are saddened to read reports that hundreds of patients have lost their sight completely, or had it irreparably damaged because of NHS backlogs in England.

In the second part of our series looking at the impact of ageing, Léa Suruge asks how to support older patients whose quality of life has been affected by age-related eye disease, and reviews the treatments available.

NES Optometry is the first non-university provider to be accredited by The College of Optometrists to deliver the Professional Certificate in Low Vision.

A message from Leon Davies, College President - Autumn 2022.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology - Autumn 2022.

Adrian O’Dowd examines whether it is time for a change that will enable optometrists to certify patients as visually impaired.