@OptometryToday

Consumer behaviour, loyalty, and keeping ahead of change were all topics of conversation at the Independents Day event last month. We gathered a selection of the top takeaways from the panel. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/Q6VH50Wu7ev #OT

New research published in @BMJ_Open has examined the effect of a technician-led eye clinic that was established in Brent Cross shopping centre to address the pandemic backlog. Read more here: ow.ly/MzoA50WtR3e #OT

Clinical adviser @OptometryWales, Sharon Beatty, will step down from the organisation in February 2026. She has been in the post since January 2023, including during Wales’ transition to its new optometry contract. Read more here: ow.ly/UVm050WvCkp #OT

"What I love most about optometry is how multifaceted it is," says Sarah. Pre-registration optometrist at Leightons Hempstead Valley, Sarah Sharpe, told us about her journey into the profession. Read more here: ow.ly/Zxyv50WvCjS #OT

Scientists @dundeeuni have developed a deep-learning AI model that predicts cardiovascular risk among patients with type 2 diabetes from retinal images. Find out more about the research here: ow.ly/r2s350WvCip #OT

Optometrists share their guidance on navigating different myopia management scenarios as a part of our latest Myopia guide. Here, we present insight from experienced optometrists on the approach they take in a range of myopia management scenarios ow.ly/9nqm50WvnNZ #OT

The Flying Eye Hospital lands in Rwanda for the first time. The charity Orbis has begun a two-week training project in Rwanda designed to aid the prevention of blindness and the delivery of eye care across the country. Find out more here: ow.ly/KK8Y50WvbTB @ukorbis #OT

Sunderland Eye Infirmary is counting down to the opening of the region’s new eye hospital, due to open next summer. Located in the city centre the eye hospital will serve patients from across the North East and North Cumbria. Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/yTz550WvaAT @STSFTrust

The #NHS has published new data breaking down the waiting list according to a range of demographic factors – including age, sex, ethnicity and indices of multiple deprivation – for the first time. Learn more here: ow.ly/tq7l50WuPWr #OT

Teesside University has received full approval from @GOC_UK for its BSc clinical optometry, and MOptom optometry qualifications. Find out more here: ow.ly/21YL50WuMuJ @TeessideUni #OT

Addenbrooke’s Hospital @CUH_NHS has introduced technology that enables patients to test their own vision while waiting for a clinic appointment. Read more about the service here: ow.ly/jthI50WuwFR #OT

Manufacturers have released colourful, flexible, and lightweight frames for younger wearers. We take a look at some of the latest styles ➡️ ow.ly/Qkm850Wu1B4 @dibbleoptical @EssiLux

Community optometrist, and AOP Council and Board member, Ankur Trivedi, highlights the value of community optometry in improving the nation’s eye health, discussing Gloucestershire's Community Ophthalmic Link which featured in the Government’s recent 10-Year-Plan for Health.

"More optometrists recognise the need for early intervention, and parents are becoming more aware of the options available," says Bhavin Shah. We spoke to optometrists about how the provision and uptake of myopia management has changed. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/r8rF50WthIR

Join us in congratulating Jennifer Smith and Verinder Singh Bansal on winning @ScopeEyecare's IP Bursary Award. They'll each receive £3000 towards the cost of obtaining their IP qualifications. Find out more here: ow.ly/2UCp50Wtess #OT

Health and social care secretary @wesstreeting shared that the #NHS will work with organisations, including Specsavers, as part of its neighbourhood health service. Find out more here: ow.ly/yHQR50WsCYT #OT

At the BCLA Clinical Conference and Exhibition, we heard from Ian Pyzer, professional education and development lead for Johnson & Johnson UK and Ireland, on a programme to introduce emerging eye care professionals to the sector. Watch more here: ow.ly/YzVN50Wsz4c #OT

“I am passionate about the need for everyone to have an equal right to sight," says MP @ShockatAdam. SeeAbility hosted MP and optometrist, Shockat Adam, at Willow Dene special school in Plumstead. Read more about his visit ➡️ ow.ly/kNaY50Wsw05 #Optometry #OT

"Every myopic child deserves the opportunity to have their myopia progression slowed down," says optometrist, Emma Evans. In our latest Myopia guide we spoke staff at Specsavers Norwich about how they approach offering myopia management. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/mLpW50WrlHM

“There has never been a more exciting time for the contact lens category," says Lucy Davies. @CooperVisionUK has appointed Lucy Davies to the role of director of marketing and professional affairs UK and Ireland. Read more here: ow.ly/XS3A50WrmNy #OT