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Corneal Topography in Clinical Practice (Pentacam System)

1 February 2014 | | Imaging, Cornea / External Eye Disease, Ophthalmology
This book is based upon one device, the Pentacam, developed by OCULUS, and is primarily aimed at those who wish to familiarise themselves with the Pentacam system and need a text to complement the instrument operations manual. It is laid...
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The Ophthalmic Assistant: A Text for Allied and Associated Ophthalmic Personnel, 11th Edition

1 December 2022 | | Ophthalmology, Optometry
The 11th edition of The Ophthalmic Assistant is a great resource for anybody working within the world of eyecare and health. The book really does cater to a wide range of people including theatre staff, ophthalmic nurses, optometrists, dispensing opticians,...

Cost-effectiveness of orthoptic-delivered screening versus school nurse screening

3 October 2022 | | Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus | Child vision screening, amblyopia, cost, effectiveness, orthoptist
The authors describe a long-term audit of outcomes and costs associated with referrals from two established neighbouring school-entry vision screening services in the UK over one academic year with one adhering to national UK screening guidelines more closely than the...

A social media triumph for Ukraine

27 March 2023 | Written by | Ukraine, OAEE, charity
Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in February last year, the charity Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe (OAEE) set about trying to gather ophthalmic equipment and supplies for Ukraine.

Online submissions open for NCC contact lens congress

6 September 2023 | BCLA, NCC, Research, Congress, Meetings, Events, contact lens
Online submissions for a collaborative research symposium to be held as part of Europe’s biggest eye health conference are now open.

AOP responds to GOC consultation on contact lens care

7 September 2023 | contact lens, AOP, GOC, aftercare
The regulator is reviewing the process for verifying contact lens specifications and the definition of patient aftercare.

The National Treatment Centre-Highland

8 September 2023 | National Treatment Centre-Highland, Andy Pyott, Scotland, Eyecare, Raigmore, NHS Highland
The National Treatment Centre-Highland opened its doors to patients in April 2023. At a cost of £48 million this represented a significant investment by the Scottish Government for the provision of modern eye care for the North of Scotland.

100% Optical wins ‘best brand collaboration’ accolade

26 September 2023 | AOP, 100% Optical, Media 10, Awards
Optical tradeshow won the ‘Best Brand Collaboration’ award at the Exhibition News Indy Awards for the Association of Optometrists’ (AOP) partnership with Media 10.

Bookings open for education programme at 100% Optical

16 January 2024 | 100%, ophthalmology, education, programme, events, Conferences
100% Optical releases suite of education for event that will take place from 24-26 February at ExCeL London.

Ilford ophthalmology hospital opens doors

8 February 2024 | infrastructure, new hospitals, CHEC, community services, healthcare
CHEC’s new site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.

Haag-Streit UK appoints new Regional Sales Manager

25 March 2024 | Recruitment & Personnel
Haag-Streit UK (HS-UK) is pleased to announce that Kevin Pitt has joined the company in the Surgical Division as a Regional Sales Manager for London and the South-East.

Nominations sought for ‘passionate’ new BCLA council members

8 April 2024 | optometry, optometrist, optician, contact lens, council, application, opportunity
“Committed” and “passionate” eye care professionals have been urged to put themselves forward to represent their peers on the BCLA council.