Public health

What complications does undiagnosed diabetes cause, and what is the role of optometrists in detecting and preventing this condition? Kathy Oxtoby reports.

We responded to the Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation on Regulating healthcare professionals, protecting the public.

College of Optometrists encourages the public to seek eye care if they have concerns about their vision or eye health.

The Enhanced Scheme Evaluation Project (ESEP) was launched in October 2012 to conduct evaluations of different enhanced/community-based eye care service models.

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Podcast: Find out about Dr Joanne Wood's latest research on how “Refractive Blur Affects Judgement of Pedestrian Walking Direction at Night” and our latest campaign - Focus on Life.

Demodex infestation of the lash follicles and the eyelid glands is fairly common and may contribute to the pathogenesis of some cases of chronic lid margin and ocular surface inflammation and Meibomian gland dysfunction.

A summary and report explaining the evidence behind the recommendations about lid hygiene in the Clinical Management Guideline on blepharitis.

Our Clinical Adviser explains the evidence for eye yoga.

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

Key statistics from 40 years of college research

Around 18 million GOS forms are filled out by hand every year, but an online system is now available to submit claims electronically to PCSE. Natalie Healey explores the implications for practice, and an early adopter shares top tips for making the move.