A new report highlights that community glaucoma services, when commissioned, can cut hospital eye visits by roughly 50%, potentially freeing up 300,000 hospital appointments in England.
Eye and hearing health championed at party conferences
Specsavers is highlighting the role of community optics and audiology at the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative conferences – including joining forces with Glaucoma UK.
Degree level dispensing optician apprenticeship changing lives
The dispensing optician degree-level apprenticeship is already proving its worth – one year on from being officially launched.
Specsavers PAC 2025: Registration open for optics and audiology conference
The major clinical conference, which takes place at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre (ICC) on Sunday, 14 September 2025, provides a comprehensive CPD programme.
Hearing performance and acoustics with Sonova
We explore agreed needs, shared decision making, patient engagement and using feedback loops in the development of IMPs with patients.
Tinnitus UK: 7 Simple Tips for Tinnitus
We explore agreed needs, shared decision making, patient engagement and using feedback loops in the development of IMPs with patients.
Glaucoma Awareness Week 2025: Preventing avoidable sight loss
‘As community optometrists, we have a unique role in raising awareness and promoting eye care. With Glaucoma Awareness Week 2025 beginning on 30 June, here are some ways we can make a difference.’
Hearing Aid Returns: Where does it all go wrong?
We explore agreed needs, shared decision making, patient engagement and using feedback loops in the development of IMPs with patients.
Cochlear Implantation: Learning from lived experience
We explore agreed needs, shared decision making, patient engagement and using feedback loops in the development of IMPs with patients.
‘Seen not heard’ campaign scoops honour
Key role for community optometry and audiology in campaign to improve access to care for patients.