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.
Event puts eye health care for people experiencing homelessness in focus
CARLA Denyer, MP for Bristol Central and Co-leader of the Green Party, joined senior leaders from the optical sector, services and charities, plus people with lived experience of homelessness to discuss the barriers that people currently experiencing homelessness face in accessing healthcare, on Thursday 17 April at the Mercure Hotel, Bristol Central.
Change lives with Home Visits – a career that’s going places
This article explores some examples of the diverse range of patients, environments and conditions that a domiciliary optometrist may encounter in an average working day.
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.
‘Seen not heard’ campaign scoops honour
Key role for community optometry and audiology in campaign to improve access to care for patients.
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.
Improving access to care for people experiencing homelessness
The vital work of a Surrey charity has been recognised at a special awards ceremony.
Retinal vascular occlusions
Part 3 of ‘OCT in the diagnosis and management of retinal abnormalities’ series explores the current use of OCT, and more recently OCTA in the diagnosis of retinal artery and vein occlusions.
Wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Part 1 of ‘OCT in the diagnosis and management of retinal abnormalities’ series will explore its use in the diagnosis of AMD and the treatment options available for the condition.
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