Public health

AI-powered retinal scans can predict a patient’s risk of developing a particular disease, writes Kim Thomas. But they raise ethical questions that are not easy to solve.

Becky McCall looks at the effects of menopause on the eye, and asks how optometrists can us their expertise to advise women.

Five years on from Acuity’s look at antimicrobial resistance, Kathy Oxtoby revisits the issue to find out if it is becoming more widespread, and how optometrists can take action to reduce its impact.

What is the impact of global warming on eye health? Sophie Goodchild looks at the science and provides an update on the latest learning for optometrists about UV protection for patients.

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

The College of Optometrists offers support to hay fever sufferers on managing their symptoms.

Judy Misra will be joining Optometry Wales as Chief Executive Officer on 1 April 2024.

A message from Leon Davies, College President

Eye health issues that are making the news.

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