Coronavirus
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Croesyceiliog School in Cwmbran has been producing 300 plastic face visors each week
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Up to 48 Boots Opticians stores could close as the company launches a consultation for a transformation plan in response to the impact of coronavirus
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Consultant ophthalmic surgeon Susan Sarangapani on starting a new job the week before lockdown and spotting eyelid cancer by video consultation
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Low vision optometrist Stephanie Cairns on supporting those with sight loss during the pandemic
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As UCAS figures show a rise in the number of students holding firm offers this year and fewer applicants opting to defer, optometry courses are preparing to host their new intakes
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As stricter lockdown measures are resumed in Leicester, practices are returning to a restricted level of service
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No agreement has been reached around further financial support for practices after temporary funding measures ceased at the end of June
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Following the disruption and challenges brought by the COVID-19 outbreak, event organisers are preparing to safely bring the profession together
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IP optometrist Dr John Gurney on a unique initiative within West Kent that has helped to ease the burden on hospitals during COVID-19
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Optometrist Alex Howard on the value of CUES and an increase in ischaemic problems in young patients following COVID-19