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

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney on harnessing the momentum generated in response to the pandemic.

As coordinator of the Vision Loss Expert Group, Professor Rupert Bourne has helped international bodies access accurate population-based data about eye health. Now he’s turning his attention closer to home.

Key facts about the effects of UV radiation (UVR) on the eye

Adrian O’Dowd looks at how large-scale, digitised and sophisticated data in optometry is helping to improve care.

Podcast: The College hosted a webinar in January 2021 with a panel of representatives from The College, ABDO,AOP, FODO and GOC, answering questions from practitioners on the national lockdown.

Our Clinical Adviser comments on a new study that small increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of AMD.

The GOC has launched a consultation on its new draft Speaking Up guidance, designed to support registrants to speak up about concerns, particularly those affecting patient and public safety.

This paper describes the common visual problems associated with learning disability in adult patients.

This paper describes a new algorithm - MOLES – to distinguish choroidal naevi from melanomas.

Participate in the government-funded UK-REACH study to help understand why people from certain ethnic minorities are more likely to have severe COVID-19.