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Driving and visual impairment. Australia based researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Dr Helen Nguyen and Professor Lisa Keay, present the outcomes of recent systematic review which describe the role of visual impairment on driving and risk of crashing. Closing date: 17 July Contact Lens Opticians.
Glaucoma - Vascular and nerve fibre layer signs
Mar 5, 2007 · Glaucoma - Vascular and nerve fibre layer signs. 5 March 2007 Optician Disease. Glaucoma is a disease of retinal ganglion cells and the associated nerve fibre layer. Since these tissues are not easy to visualise, clinicians usually detect glaucoma from characteristic changes in the optic nerve head or the visual field or both.
Methods of assessingvisual acuity - Optician Online
Apr 28, 2005 · Vision and visual acuity are the traditional ways of measuring visual performance. Visual acuity measurement provides important information about the resolution ability for distance and intermediate distances.1 Obtaining an accurate visual acuity evaluation will establish a baseline from which to monitor ocular pathology and can be used as a measure of success in clinical intervention in all ...
Asda Opticians steps up with pre-reg & DO programmes
Aug 29, 2024 · Asda Opticians has started accepting applications for its first pre-registration optometrist programme with vacancies available for 2025-2026. The supermarket-based multiple offered the scheme in partnership with Optom Academy, who Asda Opticians said added a wealth of experience to providing training and education. Pre-reg students will work ...
Hoya & Birmingham Optical widen finance for independents
Oct 8, 2024 · Nidek-RS-330-Retina-Scan-Duo-2. Hoya Lens UK has entered an agreement with Birmingham Optical and Nidek to supply a range of ophthalmic equipment to their independent customers. The lens company said the partnership would provide exclusive pricing and financing options to eye care professionals across the UK and Ireland. Martin Batho, director ...
Myopia Guide: My-Nor lensfile - Optician Online
Dec 14, 2022 · Norville's Sean Donnachie discusses the new My-Nor myopia management lens. In recent years there has been a growing call in the industry for eye care professionals to address the problem of myopia. According to the International Myopia Institute, we can expect to see the prevalence of myopia to have reached 50% of the global population by 2050 1.
Equipment review: the Revo OCT - Optician Online
Feb 24, 2017 · Over the last year, Polish manufacturers Optopol have introduced a new version. The Revo is a significant advance on its former incarnation and offers high resolution OCT scans of the retina and anterior structures. Most importantly, these are possible with just one simple press of a button. I recently managed to try out the Revo (UK supplier ...
Two-minute guide to lid wiper epitheliopathy - Optician Online
Jul 1, 2010 · In non-contact lens wearing dry eye patients 88 per cent have LWE (66 per cent at grade 2 and above) as opposed to only 16 per cent (14 per cent grade 1, 2 per cent grade 2) of those without dry eye. LWE is correlated with an increased number of lid parallel conjunctival folds (LIPCOF). The condition is revealed by lissamine green staining.
Optician Online - Optician Awards 2024: Shortlist announced
Oct 14, 2024 · Optician Awards 2024 – Roll of Honour. Contact Lens Practice of the Year sponsored by CooperVision. Bainbridge Bespoke Opticians. Johnson and Leatherbarrow Opticians. Specsavers, Derby. Specsavers, Haverfordwest. Technology Practice of the Year sponsored by Optix. Central Vision Opticians. Classic Eyes Eye Care Centre.