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Current practitioner-reported attitudes and behaviours relating to contact lens use among children and young people in the UK.

We explain the symptoms of hay fever and provide advice for managing symptoms for patients.

Find out what comfort means in contact lenses and how we can retain patients in contact lenses.

Should you supply contact lenses that take the patient beyond her regular check-up date?

Online CPD courses for optometrists on the topic of contact lenses

Clinical files: Can you use fluorescein to check for staining on a pregnant woman?

A message from the President of the College of Optometrists.

Contact lens wettability is an important issue for patients and practitioners has an impact on comfort and visual performance.

The College has issued the below statement in response to the ruling that iSpyEyes advertisements for coloured contacted lenses have been banned from Instagram.

Find out what comfort means in contact lenses and how we can retain patients in contact lenses.

Should you provide aftercare for a patient who has purchased his contact lenses online?

The College provides the latest news, research, advice and guidance on contact lenses, and all the key optical topics. These are regularly reviewed to ensure you are completely up-to-date with your practice.

Clinical files: How do I improve my conversion rate in clinic as a locum?

Eye health issues that are making the news.

A 41-year-old myopic female wearing daily disposable lenses, complaining of dry eyes, wished to be refitted with another lens type to provide better comfort.

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

Find out what comfort means in contact lenses and how we can retain patients in contact lenses.

Should you give a contact lens prescription to a relative if the patient is unable to attend your practice?

This online course helps you practise a range of communication skills that are required for patient consultations, including listening, involving patients in decision making, breaking bad news and handling complaints.

Adrian O'Dowd looks at researchers' efforts to treat fading accommodation more effectively now and in the future.

How young is too young for contact lenses?

Have your paper included in a special issue of OPO, the College's leading international research journal.

In response to requests from our Members, the College has designed a sample contact lens specification form which Members may like to use for their patients.

The Deputy Chair of CET Approvers at the GOC on specialising in contact lenses and his decision to sell his independent practice.

Articles cover: Higher-order aberrations in keratoconus; contact lens fitting In challenging cases; the use of silicone hydrogel lenses to promote corneal re-epithelialisation; and cataract and the nodal point fallacy.

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology has been accredited as a provider of the Professional Higher Certificate in Medical Retina by the College.

This workshop will discuss the EDOF optics of multifocal designs and then demonstrate how to successfully fit a design using patented catenary optics.

The IACLE Contact Lens Educator of the Year has a great love for research and teaching contact lenses and dry eye disease.

Articles cover the following subjects: Albinism, clinical decision making, epidemiology of contact lens-related microbial keratitis, effective supervision and soft contact lenses for irregular cornea.

College research shows that almost 60% of those dressing up will consider wearing novelty contact lenses.

This fast-paced, station-based discussion workshop will task practitioners to uncover some of the key factors influencing true contact lens wearer satisfaction.

The senior clinical teaching fellow and higher qualifications expert discusses working in an education role alongside clinical practice.

Articles in this edition cover: Conjunctival response to soft contact lens wear, medical management of chronic open-angle glaucoma, vortex keratopathy and Fabry disease, ocular genetics in clinical practice, and customer service leadership .

As we head towards Halloween, we are warning against the use of novelty cosmetic contact lenses, unless supplied by an optometrist.

This workshop will explore all the options to correct presbyopia, including contact lens designs and materials, and share tips to improve how presbyopes are questioned and advised.

Sarah is the new President of the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA).

Subjects covered include: Intraocular lenses, visual fields,consent, the Welsh Low Vision Service and contact lens manufacture.

Our response to a recent contact lens promotion aimed at NHS workers

Clinical excellence is taken as a given when catering for contact lens patients, but does this also apply to the customer service aspect?

Many contact lens wearers reduced their usage during the pandemic, writes Nick Warburton, and opportunities to fit new lenses were restricted. Optometrists have adapted their support, but is it enough to stop drop-outs?

This edition of OIP includes articles on RGP lenses, OCT and clinical governance

Non-medical contact lens fitting can now take place during the amber phase of the pandemic.

Work with your teammates to tackle questions designed to test your trivia, upgrade your facts, and enhance your multifocal contact lens troubleshooting skills.

Did you know the damage that careless contact lens disposal can inflict?

Subjects covered include, RGP lens fitting, the role of nutrition in cataract development, light sources for colour vision examination, the supervisor and trainee working relationship, the +1.00 blur test.

This Halloween we're urging the public to think about their eye health.

This lecture will question traditional thinking regarding methods used to improve the fit of a scleral lens and will share case study examples.

Contact lens usage now and in the past

Articles in this edition cover: Contemporary Piggy-back Contact Lens Systems for Keratoconus, keratitis with contemporary contact lenses, the use of customised reduced-aperture spectacles with retinitis pigmentosa, correcting presbyopia with contact lenses and ultrasound examination of the eye.

Looking for ways to help patients whilst keeping your distance? Our 'how to' explainer videos might be just what you're searching for.

This workshop aims to shift the focus of contact lens selection from eye care professional lens preferences to a patient-centric approach based on individual needs.

Supporting patients in using their eye drops safely and easily.

Articles in this issue cover: An optometric-led glaucoma assessment service, colour coding in the identification of lens power in optometric practice , a review of soft contact lens solutions and an Introduction to Psychiatry; Part 2

Our Clinical Adviser has some tips for contact lens wearers.

Podcast: The College Clinical Advisers discuss ways to highlight the importance of regular sight tests as part of National Eye Health Week.

Léa Surugue discusses opening up new patient streams by switching to corneal topography.

Articles in this edition of OiP cover angle closure glaucoma in optometric practice, colour vision testing, children and contact lenses, and hereditary ocular diseases in childhood.

Our Clinical Adviser has some tips for contact lens wearers.

There are plenty of ways that we can help you develop your career, whatever your job role, experience or professional and personal goals.

How can optometrists support patients in trying, and continuing to wear, contact lenses?

This issue of OiP includes articles on optometric prescribing for decompensated heterophoria and medical management of maculopathy. and a review of soft contact lens solutions.

The College's Clinical Adviser, Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom provides advice for contact lens wearers.

This online course for pre-reg optometrists includes a range of activities around the types of patient which you could expect to see in a contact lens clinic within the HES.

Graphene is the world’s thinnest, strongest and most conductive substance. Already tested in presbyopia treatment, it is a promising candidate for ocular drug delivery, health monitoring and smart contact lenses, writes Kim Thomas.

This paper explores trends in where patients seek information on contact lenses, who has the most influence on their decision making and the perceived importance of the patient–practitioner relationship.

A College-accredited higher qualification will equip you for new challenges and responsibilities, and support your continuing professional development and career progression.

How the pandemic has created new trends in contact lens wear and compliance.

A look at some of the wide range of conditions being managed using TCLDs.

These are designed to support providers in developing qualifications to meet the GOC’s Education and Training Requirements for therapeutic prescribing contact lens specialisms.

Clinical files: Should I refuse to provide ongoing care to a person who has poor contact lens compliance?

Jo Waters asks what are the current grading charts optometrists can use, and how to make the most of them.

This article looks at the development of more refined corneal topography measurements and algorithms based on past performance, and how they are helping to improve the predictability of PRK results.

We provide advice on protecting the public's vision and eye health this summer. Scroll down for graphics you can use to help share our message.

Clinical files: Can I supply contact lenses to an expired specification when a person is anxious about visiting the ophthalmic practice due to COVID-19?

In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question to a panel of members - Spring 2023.

Four challenging cases from the Contact Lens Clinic at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.

COVID-19: Electronic review forms now available

This session will explore the concept of comfortable vision for toric wearers, assessing their current needs and if we are currently meeting them.

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on the vital importance of professional judgement.

Brian Melia et al. provide two case studies illustrating the use of contemporary piggy-back contact lens systems in the management of keratoconus.

Expanded Optometry Tomorrow 2024 offers a bumper weekend of lectures and hands-on workshops for eye care professionals.

This BCLA evidence-based research session will showcase the outcomes of some of the best clinical research in the area of anterior eye and contact lenses.

Many people suffering from hypertension don’t even know they have a problem. But in the right setting, writes Léa Surugue, Optometrists can be part of the solution.

The uses and advantages of common contact lenses.

The Beverly Hills 90210 star revealed her eye health issues on a recent podcast.

This BCLA session will detail evidence-based recommendations for various aspects of anterior eye and contact lens clinical practice.

ADVERTISEMENT: Find out how Johnson & Johnson are taking care of the planet, while still demanding excellence in vision and comfort from their contact lenses.

Our Editor in Chief, Professor Leon Davies FCOptom, looks back at what's been another challenging year.

Patients will be paid £25 per session and all travel expenses will be reimbursed.

This session will provide an overview as to when and how contact lenses can be used in the management of ocular pathology.

Clinical editor Jane Veys considers the advantages of a blended healthcare approach.

As our Editor in Chief steps into a new role, we look at how hospital clinics and practices coped with the pressures of the pandemic, and how we can provide services tailored to patients' needs.

The College of Optometrists has issued a statement in response to news reports that many soft contact lenses in the US contain compounds called fluoropolymers, which are also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

This lecture will explore from research the current situation with our contact lens wearers, discussing with the ECPs the possible reasons our current drop-out rate isn't changing.

The clinical figures that count.

A useful reference for optometrists who seek to provide evidence-based preventive care in their contact lens practice.

Contact lens technologies that can treat disease, and a possible link between caffeine intake and IOP.

This lecture looks at data evaluating the myopia progression of children and young adults in studies wearing commercially available, soft multifocal contact lens designs.

The clinical figures that count.

As society continues to open up, the Optometry in Practice editorial board thought it opportune to reflect on the experiences of the pandemic to date and assess the impact on both eyecare professionals and our patients.

Clinical files: A patient misses an aftercare appointment but urgently needs contact lenses while overseas, what should you do?

The clinical figures that count.

This article describes an audit to evaluate how the COVID-19 pandemic affected hospital contact lens services.

Clinical files: I have seen a patient in practice who I suspect has keratoconus. Do I need to refer them?

How do you incorporate occasional wear contact lenses into your everyday practice this summer? Kathy Oxtoby reports on how to introduce the concept to your patients, and the benefits this can bring for them and for your business.

This article considers the ocular microbiome and its relevance to optometrists and contact lens practice.

Clinical files: My patient is overwearing their contact lenses and refusing spectacles. What should I do?

John Windell asks whether more practices should consider adding the specially designed night-time RGP lenses to their portfolios.

Keeping you up-to-date with innovations in soft contact lenses.

Podcast: We talk to Dr Susie Jones MCOptom, about her top tips for optometrists thinking about offering myopia management, advice on managing patients’ expectations, and much more.

A message from the President of the College of Optometrists.

This article discusses the reasons why compliance matters, factors that influence and the consequences of poor compliance.

Use our online resources and materials to support your continuing professional development and earn essential CPD points.

Adrian O’Dowd looks at the current use of scleral lenses, their potential advantages and what optometrists need to know.

This study investigates the opinions of contact lens practitioners at the end of lockdown about the changes they implemented.

Welcome to the UK's leading optometry conference - our flagship CPD event!

Dr Cindy Tromans FCOptom explains how she combines her global roles with her day job on the UK front line.

Philip Morgan describes the incidence of keratitis with contemporary contact lenses.

Welcome back to the UK’s leading optometry event!

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

This article evaluates the refractive management and visual outcome of patients who have previously undergone keratoplasty following herpes simplex keratitis.

This online CPD course will extend your knowledge and scope of practice in contact lens practice and pave the way towards a College-accredited higher qualification.

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

This article aims to help practitioners understand better the products they are providing.

This peer review session discusses potential barriers and best practice approaches when considering contact lens selection, fitting, care and communication.

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

This article presents a series of case studies where high refractive error and astigmatism are corrected successfully with orthokeratology.

This online CPD course will help you consider the advice you give patients about products and treatments.

What's happening in the world of technology.

Despite these potential benefits, orthokeratology is often perceived to be an advanced clinical technique only to be attempted by specialists.

The aim of this brief guide, written jointly with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, is to highlight some of the issues that may occur when working in community practice compared with a hospital setting.

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

An analysis of the possibilities, benefits and risks of orthokeratology and how it will reshape future contact lens practice.

In this recorded webinar, Katie Harrop MCOptom introduces you to the use of scleral lenses for the normal or regular eye and the benefits and limitations of using them.

A new series of global consensus reports provides guidance on evidence-based practice for all aspects of prescribing and fitting contact lenses. Sophie Goodchild looks at how this could change the patient journey.

This OiP article looks at how a systematic approach in evaluating the RGP lens on the eye can maximise its technical and physiological benefits.

This workshop will briefly outline the theory and application of scleral and hybrid contact lenses and their place in the continuum of contact lens care for those with irregular corneas.

Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

The three main rigid gas-permeable contact lens-fitting philosophies used for keratoconus: apical touch, apical clearance and three-point touch.

This workshop will briefly outline the principles underpinning corneal RGP fitting in keratoconus followed by a practical focus on how to achieve an optimal fit.

Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

This document looks at the development of contact lenses and the role of care regimes in successful wear.

This session will explore soft custom contact lenses and includes a practical element.

Swimmers and contact lens wearers must be aware of the health hazards arising from wet contact lenses. Rima Evans reports on how optometrists can assess and manage patients’ risk of eye infection.

The second of Lyndon Jones and Caroline Christie's articles on contact lens solutions stresses the importance of selecting the best option for the patient.

This discussion workshop aims to address the unique demands of the ageing population in comparison to conventional patients seeking assistance from ECP's.

ADVERTISEMENT: Kate Stockwell, Head of Marketing – Vision Care at Johnson & Johnson explains the company’s commitment to creating a world where vision is made possible for everyone.

This article focuses on dedicated soft lenses for irregular corneas and how they work, and discusses useful fitting techniques

The recorded webinar by Dr Manbir Nagra MCOptom covers a summary of recent developments in the field of contact lenses and considers the groundwork required to ensure optometrists are prepared for the expected changes.

A message from the President of the College of Optometrists.

Contact lens practitioners need to be able to fit the appropriate lens type for each condition.

Explore the fascinating history of contact lenses from the first glass lenses to the soft lenses used today.

Adrian O’Dowd examines the latest opinions and research and asks what approach optometrists should take.

A strategy for managing mechanical, non-inflammatory contact lens problems illustrated with analysis of a clinical case in practice.

Podcast: Daniel talks to Katie Harrop MCOptom - Professional Services Director for No7 Contact Lenses - about the use of scleral lenses as an alternative to commonly fitted contact lenses.

Clinical editor Jane Veys on the change from CET to CPD.

Introduction  While consumers claim to be aware of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and its implications, few understand the impact on eyes

WebinarXtra: Paramdeep talks to Dr Manbir Nagra MCOptom following her webinar on the future of contact lenses.

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

A description of changes and how to manage them.

A panel of College members grapple with a controversial question.

This OiP article looks at fitting contact lenses to treat children with a variety of conditions.

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

Caroline Christie and Ron Beerten discuss keratoconus in relation to current concepts of presbyopic correction with contact lenses.

This review article describes a new generation of RGP lenses that aim to give the comfort of a soft lens with the vision of an RGP.

This article describes the origins and implementation of a gradual build-up to a maximum wear time for soft contact lenses, along with new evidence demonstrating the potential for change.

Silicone hydrogel lenses are becoming increasingly popular for recurrent corneal erosion.

For the very last issue of Optometry in Practice, Professor Jonathan Jackson MCOptom reflects on the past two decades of the journal and its contribution to our learning.

The importance and benefits of rigid gas-permeable lenses for quality of vision, ocular health and a decreased rate of myopic progression are well established.