Coronavirus
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Amit Sharma, optometrist and director at Hakim Group's Pinder & Moore Opticians, in Kingswinford, and lecturers at Ulster University, Dr Julie McClelland and Patrick Richardson, discuss a special cohort of IP training
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With the fourth stage of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown delayed, OT spoke with optometry professionals about what practice looks like currently, and some of the challenges ahead
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OT and the AOP have produced a number of resources focused on supporting and upskilling the whole practice team
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The AOP’s Strategy for Optometry aims to highlight the key role optometry plays as part of the NHS and showcase where the profession can further relieve pressure on the health service
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How virtual consultations have won the support of patients and allied healthcare professionals – and why the change in approach and extended scope of practice for optometry should stay post-pandemic
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How can practitioners prevent contact lens dropout, and what methods are they using to achieve this? OT sought to find out
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What I have learned
“When I received the email to tell me that I could help with the vaccinations, it just felt right”
Optometry Wales chief executive, Sali Davis, and Angharad Bowie, optometrist at Haverfordwest Specsavers, give OT an insight into optometry’s role in the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Wales
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The Novaerus Protect 200 and 800 air disinfection systems are designed to continuously clean the air in small and medium spaces
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The medical grade air cleaning systems are already in use in the dental industry, but the company is now also aiming to support optometry practices
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The OFNC says the decision “shows a lack of regard for the small number of practices that still need help,” and confirmed negotiations will not continue