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.
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.
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.
Key role for community optometry and audiology in campaign to improve access to care for patients.
Glaucoma specialist Bhavik Parmar sets out how optometrists can develop their community glaucoma services to enhance patient care.
The vital work of a Surrey charity has been recognised at a special awards ceremony.
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.
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.
Part 2 of this series, will explore methods of UVR protection, including spectacle, contact lenses and surgical options. It also reviews relevant eyewear regulations and offers general advice for safeguarding against UVR exposure.
The effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) on the human eye and the surrounding tissue are wide ranging. Part 1 of this series will explore the different sources of UVR and the conditions that can result from over exposure.
