Imran Hakim, optometrist and founder of Hakim Group, spoke to OT about milestones, how the profession has changed, and the opportunities ahead for practices ...

Researchers from Waseda University in Japan have observed the effect of playing virtual reality (VR) computer games on tear film dynamics in real-time. Writing in Scientific Reports, the researchers ...

The CPD-accredited area of the learning platform features content exploring the role of LOCs, myopia management, confidentiality, and team dynamics ...

The Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU) has published its annual report 2024–2025, sharing activities and highlights from the 2024/25 period. The report outlines events from the past year and ...

A Specsavers practice in North Yorkshire has established an out-of-hours clinic to provide patients with hypersensitivities with access to eye care in a supportive environment. The Malton-based ...

The negotiating body for the optical sector has explained that the announcement of the 2025–2026 fees is delayed while further analysis is conducted ...

The university and independent eye hospital are collaborating on a digital system for transferring information and images from primary to secondary care ...

The eye examination service fee for WGOS 2 Band 1 has been set at £72.88, WGOS 2 Band 2 has been set at £55.18, and WGOS 2 Band 3 has been set at £27.07. The fee set for NHS domiciliary visits is ...

The six sites included Brent Cross, City Road, Ealing, Hoxton, Northwick Park and Stratford. Of the 7032 scheduled appointments that were included within the analysis, one in five patients did not ...

New research from the RAC has identified driver concerns around dazzle from headlights when driving, and MPs discussed the effects on constituents ...

Technology, a need for investment and the collective effort required to achieve “neighbourhood health” were on the agenda as the three main political parties gathered for conference season ...

White, clinical performance lead at Leightons, said the new service would give patients access to “advanced diagnostics and tailored treatment” ...