How do clinicians choose between generic and branded drugs, balancing the need for patient safety against cost? Kathy Oxtoby takes a look.
Clinical files: Can I supply prescription only medicines to my patients from my practice?
We've issued a statement in response to the GOC's call for evidence to review the Opticians Act (1989).
The College proposes 13 key changes to help minimise the risk of healthcare-associated infections and ensure the guidance remains aligned with the four Nations' public health advice.
We have responded to the DHSC consultation on revoking vaccination as a condition of deployment across all health and social care.
We have responded to the GOC consultation on the illegal supply of eye care services and optical appliances.
Heart attacks transiently increase in number when the clocks go forward. Diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma can interfere with the body’s sleep-wake cycles. Becky McCall examines the relationship between the eye and sleep.
Exciting opportunities abound for the optical profession in the new Health and Care Bill, but there are caveats too, reports Jo Waters.
In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question to a panel of members.
After visiting his father in prison, Tanjit set up a charity to provide eye care and optical skills training to prisoners.
From vaccine hesitancy to blue-light filters, Steve Smethurst looks at the erroneous but unbudgeable beliefs that should be buried for good.