Read the guidance on examining patients at risk from glaucoma
This member briefing covers the guideline on Glaucoma: diagnosis and management
Find out more about getting a College-accredited higher qualification in glaucoma.
A bill introduced by Shockat Adam MP proposes a nationally consistent, optometry-led glaucoma testing service in England to shift care from hospitals to community practices.
In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question on a tricky scenario to a panel of members.
Clinical files: What impact should a patient's home genetics test have on my clinical decision-making?
Articles in this edition of OiP cover angle closure glaucoma in optometric practice, colour vision testing, children and contact lenses, and hereditary ocular diseases in childhood.
Articles cover: The medical management of diabetes; the Glaucomatous Optic Disc, retinal haemorrhage and ophthalmic lens materials.
A review of optic disc assessment in glaucoma, in order to enhance the background knowledge of optometrists in undertaking these roles.
Francis Carbonaro tackles the role of genetics in eye disease with a basic review of genetic principles and their relevance to optometry.
A focus on gonioscopy, and how the technique will be used in the future.
The work of the OLGA clinic at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.
Articles in this issue cover: An optometric-led glaucoma assessment service, colour coding in the identification of lens power in optometric practice , a review of soft contact lens solutions and an Introduction to Psychiatry; Part 2
An understanding of the effects of glaucoma surgery on vision and ocular comfort has also led to a modification of surgical techniques.
The iCARE is a rebound tonometer that does not require the use of an anaesthetic.
Articles cover: laser treatment, advances in the surgical management of glaucoma, equipment for domicilary work and the Guide Dog Partnership.
This article looks at how the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma have changed over the years.
Kieran Loft on his last stint at Acuity, and other changes in optometry.