Léa Surugue discusses taking a needs-based approach to clinical care, and the need to build communication and training skills.

The Low Vision Service Wales has proved a lifeline for patients since it was set up 18 years ago. Helen Gilbert explores the secrets behind its success and the lessons other countries can learn.

Thinking about your experiences to gain insights into your practice, improve patient care and the way you work is all part of reflective practice. Sophie Goodchild explores how to bring the learning tool into personal clinical practice. 

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

The processes around issuing prescriptions can be confusing. Steve Smethurst asks: what’s required from independent prescribers and what differences divide the UK’s four nations?

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on the vital importance of professional judgement.

Compassion fatigue has peaked during the pandemic. Becky McCall asks how we recognise the signs and how we can all act to stop its spread.

Beloved British children’s book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has been re-released with entirely BLURRED text and illustrations to highlight the importance of children’s eyesight.

Podcast: Martin discusses eye-related issues to look out for in newborns with Dr Gill Adams and Daniel speaks with Mental Health Counsellor, David Beeney.

The General Optical Council (GOC) has published the results of its 2021 public perceptions research.

Optometrists are taking part in one of the biggest medical breakthroughs in decades, learning new skills, boosting their confidence and expanding the profession’s scope of practice. Radhika Holmström reports.

Many local optometrists will soon be able to share clinical images with hospital ophthalmologists and contact them quickly for advice as new digital systems are phased in across the country.