Public health

As age-related macular degeneration progresses, part of the visual cortex starts to atrophy. But which way does the causal relationship work, asks Kim Thomas, and what does it mean for treatments focused on the retina if the brain has entered an irreversible decline?

Adrian O’Dowd investigates whether genetic nurture plays a significant role in childhood development of myopia alongside a person’s built-in genetics.

The College’s Clinical Adviser on her award-winning work at Amersham Hospital.

How can health coaching improve patient outcomes and strengthen the patient-practitioner relationship? Sophie Goodchild explores the benefits and challenges of personalising care and empowering your patients.

The College is asking for feedback from members on changes to its patient leaflets.

We have responded to the Hewitt review: call for evidence on ICSs in England, to help inform a new way of working.

Clinical Files: My practice offers overlays and tinted lenses for visual stress. How can I publicise the service and can I claim it is a treatment for dyslexia?

The latest edition of Acuity, the College’s professional journal, is now available in print and online.

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

The clinical figures that count - Autumn 2022.

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

The College’s Clinical Editor, Jane Veys MCOptom, on rabbits in the headlights and royally good handovers