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In this recorded #webinar, Jason Higginbotham BSc (Hons) MCOptom #FBDO reviews the basic principles of #OCT, when it is used, how images are captured and how scans are assessed. Watch this and many more on our website! https://t.co/U8IOF2SlJS

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A very informative read from #Optometry Today, especially if you suffer from Dry #Eye: The “lifestyle #epidemic” of #dryeye disease.

The personal impact of living with dry eye disease was explored at an event organised by Théa #Pharmaceuticals.

https://t.co/28y5ywCofN

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A very interesting read from #Optometry Today that we wanted to share: I could not live without… An #OCT.

Locum #optometrist, Aman Sandhu, on how three and a half years of working with #OCT has revolutionised his practice.

Find the full article here: https://t.co/WBzQPPn1nC

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We are looking forward to exhibiting at XX State of the Art Refractive & Cataract Surgery Symposium (SARCS) this year. If you haven’t registered yet please click on the link below, our team are looking forward to seeing you there!

https://t.co/bBGRXfucFZ

#ophthalmology

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Today marks the start of World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week! Would you know the signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma (childhood eye cancer)? Learn more at https://t.co/HhZKd7a4zH https://t.co/XcHSbKxAiZ #RbWeek

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Come and meet the Ophthalmology team at this year’s RCO Annual Congress, 23rd-26th May at the Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow. https://t.co/f4Q0yyklgQ

#RCOphth #AnnualCongress2022 #Ophthalmology #SECGlasgow

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An interesting #charity piece from #Optometry Today that we wanted to share: #Vision Care for #Homeless People searching for new #volunteers.

The charity has appointed a new volunteer operations manager to aid its recruitment.

Read more here: https://t.co/lAgfi45jur

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An interesting #charity piece here from #Optometry Today: #Women in #Vision UK to expand

The network for women working in #optometry, #ophthalmology and #vision #sciences has a new structure and website

Read the full article here: https://t.co/Gj7r6AAwos

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An interesting read from #Optometry Today here: #Optometrists encouraged to complete GOC #survey

A General #Optical Council (#GOC) survey launched this week will explore the challenges and opportunities facing optometrists in their job and #career path.

https://t.co/nmbOb7rdAQ

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#Optical bodies band together in name of #sustainability

A group of key #optical bodies has come together to release a statement of intent with aims for the #professions and #industry in terms of long term #environmental #sustainability.

https://t.co/vOVzzpUUY4

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#Glaucoma UK launches new step-by-step guide to help patients with #eye drops

Glaucoma UK, the leading #charity in the country for people living with glaucoma, has launched a new easy read guide to help patients put in their #eyedrops.

Read more here: https://t.co/lUgvZQ1UNy

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The PerfecTor from Hanita Lenses is a monofocal aspheric toric IOL with cylinder 1, designed to provide a premium solution at affordable price for cataract surgery. ​

Interested? Call our Ophthalmology Division today on 0345 6461 438 ​

#iols #ophthalmology #cataracts

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An interesting #news article here from #Eyenews here from their #March #Newsround Extra: #Optical bodies band together in name of #sustainability.

Industry heavyweights, including ABDO and BCLA, aim to tackle the #climate crisis.

Read more here: https://t.co/pwm1WgJuwD

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Guidance on updated #optical #education requirements published

A collaboration across sector bodies, SPOKE, has completed its first project to produce indicative guidance supporting #qualification providers in meeting the new standards

Read more here: https://t.co/YECjBPq5v6

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An interesting read from #Optometry Today here: New policies on Performer List applications in #England welcomed by the OFNC

The revised policies aim to reduce bureaucracy and bring contractor professions into a more streamlined system

Read more here: https://t.co/nR1vhECK4D

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We will be attending 100% Optical next month at EXCEL London.

You can find us on stand M200 23-25 April 2022, we encourage you to visit us and look forward to seeing plenty of you there. #100optical

You can register for 100% Optical today using our link: https://t.co/JgXDmpXY1F

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An interesting professional support piece from #Optometry Today here: A snapshot of UK hospital #optometry

A new study has examined the scope of practice of #optometrists working within the hospital #eye service

Read more now: https://t.co/tJrr2Q8O0S

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An interesting read we wanted to share here from #Optometry Today: Migration to new #PPE Portal begins for #healthcare professionals

#Optometrists will receive an invitation to register with the new platform from 14 March

Read more here: https://t.co/ZgjMnMj3Gf

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#CHECT, one of our partnered #charities, finds decrease in parental concerns for children’s #eyehealth

Here is an interesting article: A #survey carried out by the #charity saw concern dropped to its lowest point since 2014

Read more here: https://t.co/bxiV0HXNLh

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On stage at 100% #Optical: Learning from each other

OT  asked the speakers behind the AOP 100% Optical peer review what delegates can expect from the session at 100% Optical 2022. #100optical

Interested? Read more here: https://t.co/oaulb8XDl8

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Hospital #eye admissions increase 73% over two decades

The number of patients admitted to hospital for diseases of the eye and #adnexa has risen significantly in England and Wales since 1999

Read more here over on #Optometry Today: https://t.co/dAzgg35iWF