Public health

In the final part of our series on ageing, Adrian O’Dowd looks at how technology will play a vital role in eye care for older people.

Christian talks about the challenges and rewards of volunteering, and why he chose to go into the sector.

We break down the 2021 England and Wales figures, highlighting age and deprivation demographics that will impact healthcare.

Providing appropriate and respectful eye exams for people with different learning needs is a crucial skill for optometrists, says Anna Scott.

How could – and should – the consulting room evolve in line with clinical practice? Sophie Goodchild explores those aspects optometrists must consider to modernise and future-proof their examination space.

In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question to a panel of members.

We are advising people against wearing novelty cosmetic contact lenses this Halloween, unless they have been supplied by an optometrist.

Nearly a quarter of UK drivers who have been advised to wear glasses while driving admit to not wearing them behind the wheel.

In this recorded webinar, Jeff Hogg explores the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what defines AI as a medical device (AIaMD).

We explain the changes to the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in England and provide support for your patients.

This year's National Eye Health Week will take place from 18 to 24 September 2023, promoting the importance of good eye health and the need for regular sight tests for all.

The Cochrane systematic review consisted of 17 randomised controlled trials that recruited 619 people.