How is the new optometry contract in Wales transforming care? We caught up with Optometry Wales chair, Craig MacKenzie, to find out more about the extended services on offer. Watch our video interview ➡️ ow.ly/4KTL50Re6vR #OT

Specsavers optometrist, Ross Campbell, aimed to give attendees an understanding of the challenges facing homeless people and how optometrists can help them during his discussion workshop 100% Optical. Interested? Read more ➡️ ow.ly/GtrM50RcYme Life at Specsavers #OT

To all those celebrating #Eid this week, we'd like to wish all our readers, subscribers and followers #Eid Mubarak 🌙 🙌. #Optometry #OT

Continental Eyewear launched its new Star Fit collection for children between the ages of one and eight 100% Optical. We spoke to Millmead Group’s James Conway, and Dr Alicia Thompson, about the data behind the new collection. Watch and read more here: ow.ly/fgEr50RcnPi #OT

In the new edition of #OT our cover story investigates how political engagement can catalyse change for patients and the profession across the UK. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/Z7Ss50Rc5wz Karin Smyth MP Optometry Wales Marsha de Cordova MP The AOP Optometry Scotland Peter Gibson MP #Optometry

Wonderful to speak to you for our special report, Sharon beatty. Thanks for sharing 😀 #OT

During a roundtable discussion hosted by The AOP Marsha de Cordova MP emphasised the value and potential of High Street optometry with practitioners in her constituency. Read and watch more here: ow.ly/XTCw50RbtMA #OT #Optometry Peter Hampson

The number of patients placed on active monitoring is increasing. A Freedom of Information Act request by #OT revealed that between Dec 2022 and May 2023, an average of 247 patients were placed on active monitoring each month. Read more about this news ➡️ ow.ly/X9Rx50Rbo1N

The latest edition of @OptometryToday leads with a feature on my eye-care campaigning and National Eye Health Strategy Bill.

With an ongoing crisis in NHS eye care, we can’t afford to be complacent.

I spoke about how my work in Parliament can catalyse change & the…

The new edition of #OT lands today. 😀 🙌

The April/May edition looks at how political engagement can catalyse change in the profession for both patients and practitioners. Plus a Special report on IP optometry, CPD, news and much more. Marsha de Cordova MP #OptometryToday #OT

“A really rewarding part of my job is knowing I played an integral part in helping diagnose a patient’s condition.” Ophthalmic vision science practitioner, Adnin Chowdhury, shares her experience of working at Moorfields. We’re recruiting, learn more: moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Kevin J Mitchell steps down from his role as managing director Menicon UK, after 36 years with the contact lens business. Gaynor Williamson, currently the commercial director of Menicon Limited, has been named as Mitchell’s successor. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/sLlv50R9OkI #OT

The 2024 edition of 100% Optical gathered the profession together to discuss the key topics in eye health, demonstrate the latest in technology, and celebrate eyewear design. Read our review of the event ➡️ ow.ly/pzln50R9OBw #OT

Optometrist Cathy Davis prepares to run the Manchester Marathon 18 months on from a brain tumour diagnosis that was spotted thanks to a referral by a colleague. Read more about Cathy's story ➡️ ow.ly/6Aax50R9Ogz Life at Specsavers #OT

In our latest special report we  explore how recent changes in the profession and new training initiatives are shaping independent prescribing in England, Scotland, and Wales. Read more 👉 ow.ly/wRn750R9O8M

Independent practice Eyecare Express is offering free sight tests and spectacles for those struggling with cost of living pressures during #Ramadan . Optometrist Yassar Yousaf said: “The smiles on their faces have been the motivation.” Read ➡️ ow.ly/Nu4w50R9Oyo #OT

The impact of lifestyle on patients’ ocular surface and the effect on their contact lens wear was the focus of @JNJMedtech peer discussion held at The AOP Lounge during 100% Optical 2024. Read our review ➡️ ow.ly/OW7w50R9NNI Johnson & Johnson Vision #OT

New research published in Biomaterials has explored the use of a gel derived from seaweed as a therapy for retinal detachment. Interested to find out more? Read more about the research in our news story here: ow.ly/9sAm50R9tGt #OT

Want to become more efficient at fitting scleral contact lenses? In our latest CPD video exam Dr Jason Jedlicka shares his fitting approach for scleral contact lenses, plus much more. Watch the full video and take the exam here: ow.ly/pV2M50R9jQm #OT

Good luck to all the optometry students taking part in Optoversity Challenge 2024 this weekend. The competition will see students from seven universities put their optical knowledge to the test and fundraise for the charity VCHP. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/N4Ih50R98NG #OT