A message from Colin Davidson, College President.

The clinical figures that count.

Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

Sophie Goodchild examines the success of online learning for providers and practitioners, and what the future holds.

Kim Thomas explores ocular immune privilege – how does it work, what benefits does it offer and what happens when it goes wrong?

Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on why PPE should remain on the front line of optometric practice.

As the NHS digs deep to clear the backlog of routine ophthalmology consultations, Jo Waters asks optometrists and other experts how they are managing long patient waiting times.

Becky McCall looks at the eye health risks of cosmetic surgery and make-up in and around the eye.

It’s frustrating when a patient reaches the consulting room door only to bring up a new topic, writes Steve Smethurst. How can communication be improved to avoid this?

Professional boundaries can blur in online interactions. The language we use and our posts on social media may bring negative consequences for individual careers and the profession. Anna Scott asks what optometrists should know.

Following the announcement by the Secretary for Health that the isolation period for people who test positive for COVID-19 will be cut to five full days in England, NHSE has confirmed this will apply in primary care settings.

UKHSA confirms that changes to the self-isolation period following Covid exposure applies to healthcare workers