‘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.’
Community optometry and audiology well placed to support NHS shift
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting has signalled a shift for the NHS, moving from hospital-based care to high street services.
Running for a friend: optometrist’s inspiring marathon
Optometrist Dr Ian Beasley is running for a cause close to his heart. Raising money for the Samaritans in memory of his close friend Phil Dale.
Reflections on World Optometry Week
This global awareness week highlights optometry’s vital role in healthcare. Spectrum asked optometrist Nicola Nisbet for her reflections on what optometry means to her.
Glaucoma Awareness Week: tips for optometrists to enhance glaucoma care
Glaucoma specialist Bhavik Parmar sets out how optometrists can develop their community glaucoma services to enhance patient care.
Tackling Glaucoma: Insights from Nishani Amerasinghe at 100% Optical
The past president of the UK and Éire Glaucoma Society will deliver a lecture titled ‘Achieving Better Outcomes in Glaucoma Patients with Cataracts’ at 100% Optical on Sunday 2 March.
Ministers urged to expand community optometry and audiology
Community optometry and audiology can play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of a neighbourhood health service.
Embracing optometrists and audiologists as ‘GPs of the eyes and ears’
Community optometry and audiology can play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of a neighbourhood health service.
Specsavers named as one of the best places to work in the world
Specsavers has been ranked 16 in the Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™ in 2024.
Spring Update 2024
We have updates on a rare cause of sudden hearing loss and how clinicians help identify sudden loss, cochlear implants, a book review and the benefits of learning British Sign Language.