Public health

Podcast: Daniel talks to Neil, the victim of a horrific chemical attack, John Campbell MCOptom who provided the emergency care, and Kieran Loft MCOptom who provides the hospital after-care.

The ‘dark mode’ feature on the new IOS is described as ‘easier on your eyes’, but what's the evidence behind this? Clinical Adviser, Daniel Hardiman-McCartney, provides some insight in his latest blog.

In advance of the release of Apple’s new operating system IOS 13, The College of Optometrists has issued the following comment:

Our Clinical Adviser comments on the story about a teenager ‘blind’ from living off crisps and chips.

Podcast: Dr Paramdeep Singh Bilkhu MCOptom talks about why allergic conjunctivitis is likely to be underdiagnosed; how to choose the best medication for your patients; and much more.

Why do people access eye care in some areas of the country, and don’t in others? And what are the barriers to accessing optometric services? Erin Dean examines inequalities in eye health.

Ocular surface foreign bodies are a frequently encountered form of ocular trauma, and community practice has an important role to play in their removal, reports Steve Smethurst.

The clinical figures that count.

Read our comment on a recent story about Grimes' experimental surgery to eliminate blue light.

You may have read a recent article highlighting parents concern for their children’s eyesight at school.