The College of Optometrists and the Optical Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC) call on the government to make a long-term commitment to primary eye care in its NHS 10-Year Health Plan as part of the shift from hospital to community.

The College of Optometrists calls for vital community minor and urgent eye care services to be universally commissioned in England

This brief presents key findings from the latest evidence and offers recommendations to expand and fully integrate optometry-led urgent eye care services across England.

Jane Veys MCOptom signs off as Acuity’s Clinical Editor and opens a new chapter.

The clinical figures that count.

Eye health issues that are making the news.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom marks the launch of the UK Eye Care Data Hub.

It may be the most recognised testing method by the public, but is the Snellen chart still fit for purpose clinically? Helen Bird seeks optometrists’ views.

Simple and effective, don’t underestimate the benefits of the humble eye compress for patient and optometrist, writes Becky McCall.

Factors influencing people’s health-seeking behaviour could be preventing them from visiting optometry practices and may be putting them at risk of health dangers. To mitigate this, optometrists can take practical steps to attract new patients and encourage more frequent visits, reports Kathy Oxtoby.

Few optometrists routinely measure contrast sensitivity in practice. Anna Scott asks if doing so can improve patient management.