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

Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom celebrates a century of OPO

We may be on the cusp of smart eyewear going mainstream in optometry. What impact will it have on the optical marketplace?

We speak to the new Acuity Clinical Editor Chris Steele FCOptom about the evolving role of the optometrist, and his role in that evolution.

For thousands of years people have tried to cover missing eyes. Kaye McIntosh delves into the fascinating story of the artificial eye.

Adrian O’Dowd examines the evidence for a link between sleep apnoea and AMD, which could help optometrists assess the risk of vision loss quicker and more accurately.

Lisa Nainggolan asks: is there still a place for confrontation functional field testing in optometry?

Organisations across the UK eye care sector, led by the College, have collaborated to launch a tool to forecast eye disease prevalence and model the future workforce. Kathy Oxtoby looks at how it can support the sector.

The importance of mentoring, stepping outside your comfort zone and seeing the bigger picture in eye care.

Chronic job-related stress and mental health issues are an increasing concern among optometrists. Sophie Goodchild explores the prevalence of burnout, how to spot symptoms and the support available.

The four UK nations’ scopes of practice, pathways and eyecare initiatives are changing. Here’s how.

Contract reform is an important step forward for NHS Wales eye care, says Kellie Smith.