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The article discusses various lens designs for presbyopia with specific reference to available lenses for presbyopic correction. It is mentioned that spectacle correction has been a popular option for people who probably came to contact lenses late after spectacle wear. It also includes multiples questions related to contact lenses.

In this article, author discusses on how to assess and manage the dry eye. It mentions that dry eye is a multifactorial disease of the tears that results in symptoms of discomfort, visual disturbance, and tear instability. It suggests that change in lifestyle and environments plays a significance role in dry eye management. Further it mentions that optimal management of dry eye requires careful listening to the history and symptoms of patients.

The article presents information on various developments in lens care. It is stated that there is a delicate balance between the contact lens and its care system, and the health of the ocular surface in contact lens wear. Also mentioned is that the correct selection of lens care product may improve the comfort and wearing times of many patients, significantly. Multiple-choice questions and several charts, related to the discussion, are presented.

The article discusses the relevant clinical information needed for patients who wants to undergo contact lens consultation. It stresses that patient's general and ocular health has significance in all aspects of optometric care. It notes that the history of patient's refractive error may influence lens choice. It further offers information on the initial examination, assessment, and general observations for contact lens patient.

The article focuses on the hearing and vision problems due to age factors and on how the eye care practitioners usefully adapt their communication skills when dealing with these patients. It states that more than half of the entire people with ages over 60 are gradually losing their hearing ability associated with the aging process known as presbycusis. It notes that ensuring a quiet environment is one of the guidelines considered by the practitioners to effectively communicate these patients.

The article provides a brief overview of dry eye, the expanding range of active ingredients available in dry eye drops and introduces practitioners to the new Clinitas range of products as new alternatives for more targeted management of individual patients. The management of dry eye is an increasing issue as the number of sufferers grows as a result of an ageing population and modern lifestyles.

The article focuses on the professional, legal and ethical considerations for domiciliary eye care. Effective communication is important in an optometric consultation. A practitioner's style of communication need to be adapted to suit individual patient and this may be beneficial when examining a domiciliary patient.

The article discusses the equipments required and the routine to be followed when examining patients in the home. It is stated that the domiciliary optometrist do not require fully equipped consulting room or dispensing area. As mentioned, a domiciliary optometrist requires computerized charts that can be run laptops, hand-held slit lamps and the appropriate environment for examination. Moreover, it is also stated that the optometrist should ensure that the patient receives high quality service.

Discusses the management practices in the contact lens business. Information on the pricing strategies and approach to recommending contact lenses to patients; Visibility of contact lens promotional material in the practice; Information on practice management and supplier issues.

The article focuses on the paper by the International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) which calls for improvement in the contact lens hygiene. It states that IACLE stresses on trained professionals to be involved in the fitting and supply of contact lenses in all countries to help make sure their proper use. It is the position of IACLE that whenever contact lenses are fitted and supplied, safeguards must be ensure to help protect the health and comfort of wearers' eyes.

The article announces the first anniversary of Fight for Sight's Speaker Network (SN) which was established to allow speakers to deliver talks on a range of sight related topics to the public, patients and eye care professionals. According to senior advisor Julian Jackson, SN reveals the science behind sight in an informative, inspiring, and enthusiasting way that will underline the creativity and ingenuity of eye research. The need to fund and raise eye research in Great Britain is cited.

The article discusses a research projects of the International Glaucoma Association (IGA) in line with the National Eye Health Week. Projects discussed include the setting up of pop-up glaucoma testing clinics in the high street, the assessment of virtual monitoring clinics, and the study of the life of glaucoma patients with dementia. Also discussed is the profiling of glaucoma patients at various stages of treatment.

The article offers information on the TearLab Osmolarity Test for the eyes. The instrument allows the practitioner to collect and test a sample of tears and quickly measure its osmolarity. It states that several patients known to have potential for tear-based problems were assessed with the TearLab. It outlines TearLab's capability and the procedures in using the instrument.

Focuses on the Macular Disease Society, a membership patient group for visually impaired people in Great Britain. Recommended behavior for member clinicians in dealing with macular patients; Support of the society for the involvement of opticians in eye care pathways; Efforts of the society to conduct awareness campaign for the disease.

Presents information on the cataract patient pathway initiative of the Eye Care Services Steering Group. Lack of patients' knowledge about cataract; Transformation of healthcare from secondary to primary care setting; Interference of cataract with a person's living skills.

Defines age-related macular degeneration. Comparison between dry AMD and wet AMD; Signs and symptoms of AMD; Medical intervention for patients with suspected AMD.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article related to the professional approach for charging from the patients of eye care.

The article reports on the increase in number of primary eye care delivery in Scotland. Topics discussed include the increase of the number of eye examinations in the country, the increase in number of patients with glaucoma, diabetes, and hypertension, and decrease in the number of eye examination referrals.

The article offers information on two events organized in Great Britain on the occasion of World Sights Day on October 9, 2014. It mentions about celebration by relatives of a cataract patient in Malawi for his successful operation whose live streaming was provided by charity Sightsavers. Also discussed is an event in Scotland in which Alex Neil, health secretary of Scotland, pointed out that Scotland has introduced universal free eye care.

The article reports that optometry equipment provider Iris Visioncare is urging independent practices to take benefit of patient membership programme (PMP) to safeguard their businesses against stiff competition. It presents the views of Noakes, Habermehl and Kerr (NHK) principal Peter Noakes and Iris Visioncare business development director Philip Everett-Lyons in this regard. Noakes said a PMP was a way of valuing professional time, improving retention and offering patient benefits.

The article focuses on the technique which can be used for managing the dry eye. It mentions that the symptoms described by patients with dry eye is ranging from mild discomfort to severe burning sensations. It relates The Beaver Dam Eye Study in 1988 which confirms the determination of an average of 14.4% of the 3,722 participants with dry eye through patient history.

The article analyzes the trends patients to opt for silicone hydrogel daily disposable contact lenses. GfK data covering 2013 patient contact lens fittings shows changes in the levels of patients switching both from traditional hydrogel lenses to silicone hydrogel (SiH) lenses and also from reusables into daily lenses, both of which would tend to be an up-trade into a more expensive lens.

The article reports that independent opticians can obtain a toolkit, which will help them to improve the effectiveness of their patient recall letters. The toolkit is sponsored by ABDO, Optician and Independents Day. The toolkit covers important areas such as why many patients ignore recall letters; how to overcome their apathy about the benefits of eyecare and the 11 important techniques for writing better letters.

The article presents the author's comment on referring patients as customers. The author tells that as practitioners, opticians often refer patients as customers. The author tells that customer branding can also be applied towards visiting to the practice. The author tells that all clinicians should consider their patients as customer while delivering an eye check as it is like providing a service.

In this article the author discusses charging fee to the patients. It is said that to not deprecate the practice of uneconomic fee charging and therefore deny access to high-quality eye care simply on the grounds of finance is disgraceful. It is also said that they have complete freedom to set their professional fees at a level that is economically viable.

In this article, the author suggests a number of ways to achieve competency relating to rigid gas-permeable contact lenses (RGPs). The author says that people with higher prescriptions, handling difficulties, small palpebral apertures and the very cost conscious are proved excellent candidates for RGP lenses. Also, competency in RGP aftercare would be expected to include the recognition and management of RGP-related problems.

The article offers information on the Vision for Life Award to be presented during the 2012 Optician Awards from the periodical, "Optician." A practice or individual demonstrating a commitment to patients' vision throughout their lives will won this award. As reported, awards entrants have to demonstrate how they have achieved long-term patient loyalty by providing excellent vision care throughout their lifetime.

The article reports on the trend of reduced compliance among patients wearing by-weekly contact lenses.

The author comments on the rising trend among optometrists in Great Britain to opt for locum work rather than be employed or open their own practice. It is stated that, the trend is the result of the belief that locum work entails higher fees with less responsibility. It is stated that, although fees is certainly higher in locum work, the optometrists need to understand that they have to take the responsibility for every patient they treat.

The article offers news briefs related to optometry in Great Britain. Cataract patient Marion Fenner has backed a campaign by Diabetes UK Cymru which promotes the impact of diabetes on vision. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) announces a British Vision Strategy event aiming to improve eye care in London, England. Birmingham East and North Primary Care Trust declined to pay the drugs of a 40-year-old blind man.

In this article the author discusses the positive aspects of providing eye care in the home. The author reflects that domiciliary eye care reminds him of the useful and compassionate role optometrists and dispensing opticians who conduct home visits make to their patients. He adds that most professionals who make home visits take great pride in that fact that they offer optical services to people who would otherwise go without.

The article reports that according to a peer reviewed report published in the April issue of the periodical "Ophthalmology," a vast majority of patients are satisfied with the results of their Lasik eye surgery. The report reviewing 19 studies from 13 countries covering about 2,198 subjects who had Lasik from 1988 to 2008, found that about 95.4% of the patients were satisfied with the results. It also stated that 16.3 million Lasik surgeries have been performed worldwide.

The article focuses on the Shayler's Vision Centre in Dorset, England established in 1951. Its staff includes Geoff Shayler, an optometrist, Loraine Shayler, vision therapist and practice manager and Julia Major, dispenser. On the sort of patients visiting, it is stated that the patients of all ages visit the centre and many children, especially those with learning or visual processing deficit are the main visitors. Comments on the preferred patients visiting the clinic are also included.

The article focuses on the study 'Obstacles to improving visual health in older people,' conducted by Thomas Pocklington Trust on general practitioners (GP). According to the study, GPs and practice nurses could help to ease resistance to eye tests and encourage patients to make routine visits to optometrists by reinforcing the 'health' aspect of sight tests. The study found that there was poor understanding among older patients that sight tests were vital for eye health.

The article presents information on Corry & Christie Optometrists. It was founded in 1933 originally as a jewellers and optician. Presently, it has eight members of staff two optometrists, two dispensing opticians, one dispensing/clinical assistant and three receptionists/clinical assistants. Current active patient base of the organization is around 7,000. 10 per cent of the organization's patients wear contact lenses.

The article offers information on Eyetech Opticians in Midsomer Norton, England. The practice was established in 1986 and at present there are four optical assistants, two optometrists and one pre-reg optometric student shared with another practice. The practice looks after 5,000 patients in a year and has a mailing database of triple this number.

The article reports that CIBA Vision Corp. has launched Air Optics Aqua Multifocal, a silicone hydrogel lens with three add powers, offering practitioners a viable solution for patients with emerging presbyopia. As per the company, the launch aims to tackle contact lens dropout in the over-40s, with research showing that this is largely related to patient dissatisfaction with vision and comfort of the current lens options.

The article reports that the prohibited use of eye drops during religious fasting periods could compromise glaucoma care. In a survey conducted, majority of patients who are Hindus, Muslims, and Jains state that the use of eye drops would break their fast. By this, physician Nishant Kumar states that there is a need for ophthalmologists to acquire a broad awareness regarding their patients' religious beliefs to allow them to formulate management plans without compromising care.

The article reports on the assessment process conducted by the Welsh Eye Care Initiative (WECI), which was participated by optometrists. Optometrists registered to take part in WECI in carrying out selected categories of patients an eye health examination (EHE). EHE involves dilated examination having slit-lamp biomicroscopy, assessment of anterior angle, contact tonometry, and a field assessment.

The article reports on the pilot project that aims to improve eye care services among ethnic minorities at high risk of sight-threatening disease to be launched in Glasgow, Scotland. This project will help people from ethnic minority groups who are more prone to conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. The project, which is supported by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), has also received the backing of the backing of the Scottish Executive.

The article reports that Welsh Primary Eyecare Acute Referral Scheme (PEARS) and the Welsh Eye Health Examination (WEHE) chemes in Wales, along with the Wales Low Vision Service, have been given a clean bill of health in two Cardiff University reports commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government. The evaluation of PEARS and WEHE which aim to facilitate early detection of eye disease, revealed accredited optometrists managed the majority of patients and made acceptable clinical judgements in their management.

The article focuses on a long distance wi-fi network developed by researchers to provide residents of remote villages in India access to eye care. It states that the network assigns eye specialists based at the Arvind Eye Hospital at Theni, South India to check and interview patients in 9 remote clinics through high-quality video. It adds that the new system applies fixed links between the remote vision centres and the hospital.

Reports on the launch of the "Open Your Eyes" report published by the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) at the British House of Commons in 2006. Suggestion of the report for the appointment of a chief vision officer in the region; Number of diabetics and people with glaucoma who are at risk of losing their vision; Request of the RNIB for a public health campaign on eye health issues.

The article relates the author's experience in being an Ortho K patient with Batemans Opticians. He shares his first real test of the practicalities of Ortho K. After a week of wearing Ortho K contact lenses, his visual quality was improved. He not even felt the hazy symptoms he had experienced and despite the gap in wear, he felt fully corrected all day.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "Integrated Eye Care," which included comments from patients which give negative impression on the provision of hospital-based low vision services; Experience of a young entrepreneur selling spectacles over the Internet for a cheap price a pair; Project volunteers in Vision Aid Overseas.

Discusses the process of pediatric lens fitting. Benefits from the daily removal of infants' contact lenses; Strategies for the optical examination of pre-school children; Secondary school patients that should be avoided by practitioners.