Coronavirus
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The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the College of Optometrists have published a series of recommendations for the delivery of eye care during and beyond the pandemic
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The NHS Confederation has estimated that the list of patients waiting for treatment could reach 10,000,000 by the end of the year. How can optometrists help to tackle a daunting backlog? OT investigates
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The updated guidance from the College of Optometrists means non-medical contact lens fitting can take place in the amber phase of the pandemic
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Drew Thompson and a small team of volunteers produced and donated more than 1500 face shields over the lockdown to charities, hospitals and keyworkers
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Rochdale-based locum optometrist Atif Hussain was one of the first to sign up to work for the NHS’s Test and Trace team. He tells OT about his new role handling local outbreaks
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From door shifts on the entrance to the building, to reporting the data on patient deaths, optometrist Rose Wright tells OT how her day job transformed when COVID-19 arrived at her hospital
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Optometry Scotland has confirmed that new controls in place in Aberdeen will not have an impact on optometry practices
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Renewed restrictions were announced on Thursday for areas in West Yorkshire, East Lancashire and Greater Manchester
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Funding likely to be extended until 31 August, but limited to fixed practices that reach a minimum level of GOS1 activity
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Health professionals, including optometrists, will need to self-isolate for 14 days when returning from a country that does not have a travel corridor with the UK