Optometry Today

Earlier this month Matthew Lee completed the #ThreePeaksChallenge to raise money for the RSBC. Not only did he successfully complete the challenge, he also climbed the mountains blindfolded. Read more about his brave endeavour here: http://ow.ly/2ZIh30oXaay

“My goal is to make high quality eye care accessible to the people of Cameroon regardless of their ability to pay,” says Dr Akef el-Maghraby.
More than 50,000 people have been screened and 2300 have received cataract surgery. Read more about this incredible project here: http://ow.ly/8nZx30oX73T

Co-owner of Sherratt Opticians, Sarah Caddy, on getting your personality across in an interview and the importance of fitting into the team. http://ow.ly/Iq8830oWr5x

University of New South Wales researcher and optometrist, Dr Nicole Carnt, talks with OT about what optometrists can do to protect their patients from acanthamoeba keratitis. Read more here: http://ow.ly/g9rS30oWrZr

Have you seen the latest CPD guide featured in our June edition? This month is focused on contact lenses and is written with you and your practice in mind, to help you confidently take the contact lens plunge. Content is also available online here: https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/in-practice/car eer-development…

Specsavers has announced plans to launch its own support network for LGBT+ staff. Great idea, wouldn't you agree? Read more here: http://ow.ly/y3Wc30oWnt4

Looking to gain CET points? Our videos aim to inform, educate and provide you with CET points. Watch our latest video with Dr Ian Beasley and Dr Nicola Logan explaining the positive and negative sides of axial growth. Visit the OT website to view in full: https://www.aop.org.uk/…/CET/2019/05/21 /axial-length-control

Pre-reg optometrist, Olympia Haralambous, discusses her hospital experiences in and outside of clinics as she prepares for the Stage 2 assessment. http://ow.ly/ArjZ30oWnBL

The MP for Chesham and Amersham Cheryl Gillan shares her thoughts on eye health awareness in Parliament and addressing healthcare inequalities. Read the full Q&A here: http://ow.ly/dHUa30oVHYB

"Life doesn’t stop when you lose your sight." Drew Cochrane tells OT all about how golf transformed his outlook on life. http://ow.ly/cX1e30oVhfM

Looking for the latest news in optometry? Take a look at our pick of the week headlines and news stories in under 30 seconds. For the full articles visit the OT website here: https://www.aop.org.uk/ot

A six-year-old with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and anterior uveitis developed severe ocular hypertension as a side effect of medication. Her mother said: “all she wanted to do was sleep and not open her eyes.” Read more here: http://ow.ly/JoRj30oVgGL

Have you picked up the June contact lenses edition of Optometry Today? Inside you'll find an interesting addition by Dr Nicola Carnt from the UNSW Optometry Clinic about increasing incidences of acanthamoeba keratitis and the importance of raising awareness among patients.

According to an investigation carried out by the BMJ access to cataract surgery is being rationed by NHS commissioners. Read the full article here: http://ow.ly/GglV30oUGJb

Looking for more guidance on how to use the GOS audit tool? The AOP’s head of clinical and regulatory, Henry Leonard, talks to OT and explains how it works. Read the full article here: http://ow.ly/r75a30oUGob

A man presented to a US hospital with loss of vision in his left eye two years after suffering encephalitis from a herpes simplex virus infection. http://ow.ly/MvK530oUGUD

How would you support patients trialling contact lenses? OT spoke to optometrist and head of professional affairs at Alcon, Jonathon Bench for some top tips. http://ow.ly/45eV30oU2GJ

Contact lens optician Nick Howard shares his tips for keeping dry eye at bay among contact lens wearers. http://ow.ly/z8N830oU2w3