Public health

About 25,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with NF1, yet many have never heard of the condition. It has ocular signs and symptoms, so what do optometrists need to know?

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

We are concerned that primary eye care has been omitted as a priority opportunity in the framework.

The College of Optometrists has responded to General Optical Council (GOC) consultation on draft guidance on the care of patients in vulnerable circumstances and maintaining appropriate sexual boundaries.

The College of Optometrists has presented Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh with an Honorary Fellowship of the College in recognition of Her Royal Highness’s outstanding contribution to eye health.

One in four over-50s has vision impairment and three quarters have some hearing loss.

What the NHS 10-Year Health Plan means for optometry in England

Leading primary eye care organisations announce that they will help the NHS deliver its 10 Year Health Plan.

Chris Steele FCOptom, new Clinical Editor of Acuity, on change as a positive factor

Eye health issues that are making the news.

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