Coronavirus
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The NHS and Public Health England are recruiting over 3000 clinical professionals to work as home-based caseworkers
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Third-year optometry student and AOP councillor, Luke McRoy-Jones, calls on the profession to address the far-reaching impact of the coronavirus pandemic for student and pre-reg optometrists, from patient interactions to clinical teaching
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Support office roles at the Guernsey, Nottingham and Southampton offices are at risk, though optometrists and colleagues employed in UK stores will not be affected.
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The scheme has opened for applications from 13 May but concerns remain over “gaps” in support
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The trust has awarded half a million pounds in emergency funding to help charities supporting blind and partially sighted people through the COVID-19 crisis
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Valarie Jerome opened her independent practice in November. Her father died in January. Then, in March, a global pandemic hit. She shares her story
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ONS data shows 'ophthalmic opticians' are among those occupations at a higher potential exposure to the coronavirus, based on typical exposure to disease and physical proximity to others
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There’s a lot to gain by supporting presbyopic patients with multifocal contact lenses and proactive, clear explanations, writes Robyn Marsden
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Frame and glazing suppliers have continued to fulfil orders to support optometrists through the lockdown, and are now considering what the future may look like for the supply chain
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John Wallace opened his practice on the day he qualified 43 years ago. He talks about the impact of the pandemic in an area that serves the Hebrides