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The article focuses on ability to perceive visual environment originates at the level of the retina, where light is detected by rod and cone photoreceptors and converted into an electrical signal. Topics include examines that signal travels through the visual pathway to culminate at the visual cortex as the advent of new technology, such as OCT and fundus auto fluorescence (FAF), allows the clinician to assess changes in retinal.

The article discusses about the expectations from around soft toric lenses by the practitioner and patients. Topics of discussion includes the review of the toric fitting practices and its relation with the prevalence of astigmatism, focusing on the opportunities for enhancing patient satisfaction and increasing practice income.

The article discusses about the eye care needs of children with learning disabilities and the importance of disseminating and of the outcomes of the ophthalmic examination. It can be in the form of correcting refractive error or offering support with wearing spectacles and collaborating with multi-disciplinary team.

The article discusses the professional, legal and ethical considerations of domiciliary eye care within Great Britain National Health Service. It mentions that a minimum standard of equipment is required for Additional Services contractors and applicants are asked to bring their mobile equipment into the commissioner's office so that it might be checked and approved. If this is likely to prove problematic, the commissioner can agree with the applicant a suitable time for inspection.

The article explores CheckMyVision is an online Cloud-based system that allows patients to check their vision in the comfort of their own homes, using either their own computer, laptop or tablet. The system uses voice instructions and simple graphics to guide the patient through a test of their distance and near vision and the number plate test for driving. It then uses an intelligent questionnaire to build up a profile of the patient and their symptoms and history.

The article reports that a visual field defect is any departure from the normal topography of the mountain of vision. Pre-retinal opacities such as corneal opacity, age-related cataract and other media opacities scatter light and can also reduce light transmission through the eye. It can also reduce sensitivity to light evenly across the visual field.

The article focuses on a survey conducted by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare which revealed that 61percent of businesses provide eye care to their staff, but only 32 percent provide it for all of their employees. It mentions that 74 percent employers have had a sight test within the last two years and the net figures revealing that 25 percent of employers had not. Also presented are views of Jim Lythgow, director of strategic alliances at Specsavers Corporate Eyecareews, on the same.

The article presents the discussion on backlogs exacerbating by the pandemic having increased the importance of raising awareness of eye health creating a delay for being diagnosed with conditions like glaucoma.

The article discusses the Association of Optometrists' vision of how optometry can play a bigger role in the future of public health. It mentions a new Strategy for Optometry document created by the Association of Optometrists (AOP) aimed at healthcare decision makers. It reveals that AOP highlighted the disparate nature of eye care provision in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England.

The article reflects on the progress the Clearly campaign made in 2018 to set up a charity, Vision for a Nation in Rwanda and begin trying to break down the barriers that stand in the way of achieving good vision for all. Topics include like-minded organizations to exert strong pressure on leaders to take action and we were delighted with the outcome; and impact of glasses when worn by a group of Indian tea pickers gave hard scientific proof of impact on productivity.

The author offers insights on the opportunities to be offered by 2020 to the practice of optometry. Topics discussed include the policies pursued by political leaders that affected the practice in 2019, the use of the GOS for delivery of eye healthcare, and the need for optometrists to showcase their modern skills and the levels of clinical care that they can deliver.

The article presents the discussion on hundreds of eye care professionals gathered in the Midlands last month for the College of Optometrists' annual conference, Optometry Tomorrow. Topics include attending lectures and workshops covering everything from dry eye to mobile phone screening apps; and improving access to eye care in remote and low resource settings.

Information on several issues discussed at a one-day conference about children's eye care hosted by Replay Learning held in London, England is presented. Topics include increasing awareness of issues related to children's eye care as well as the need for children to undergo vision examinations. The event featured several speakers including Luca Conte, Kathryn Saunders and Jenny Jim.

The article presents information on technological developments related to vision testing. The author says that computerised test charts became a viable option for clinical vision assessment after the development of Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD). The author says that Test Chart 2000, which was launched in January 2000, proved to be a powerful new set of tools for vision assessment in the consulting room across Great Britain.

Provides information on the status of eye care in Great Britain as of January 27, 2006. Continued decline in eye examination since December 1996; Increase in the use of contact lens from November 2005; Average cost spent for eye examination in January 2006.

The article offers the author's insights about the call to action for improving eye health and vision loss by the Great Britain National Health Service (NHS). According to the author, the aim of the call to action events was to collect input from all individuals associated with eye health. The author also says that the themes of the events include raising awareness about the importance of vision test.

The article focuses on the trends in General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) in Scotland. Topics discussed include GOS regulations from the Scottish NHS, a the publicly funded healthcare system in Scotland, aiming to replace the sight test, the increase in numbers of people presenting for eye examination in the country, and eye care is being managed in a primary care setting.

The article focuses on a study by researcher Chris Davey of Leeds University, which found that most in need of eye care in Great Britain are keeping themselves away from optical practices due to the fear of being oversold spectacles. According to the study, negative impacting public eye health are caused by several factors including subsidization of professional care through spectacle sales.

In the article, the author offers information on the Call to Action process introduced by the National Health Service of Great Britain for improving eye health and sight loss. Topics discussed include the action process increasing optimism in optical industry, the need of utilising community optometry skills that will reduce load of work in secondary care, and the ideas came up in the process not being implemented accordingly by the public health commissioners.

The article offers news briefs related to the eye care industry as of August 2013. A tender for the provision of vision testing services has been submitted by the Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU). An American study confirms the association of money and quantity and quality of eye care. A survey conducted by contact lens packaging manufacturer Contactspod claims that four out 10 respondents forgot to take their contact lens kit while travelling.

The article discusses how gifts can be an effective way to increase patient and customer loyalty. It is stated that an important challenge that eye care professionals have to overcome is to persuade their patients to attend regular eye test. One of the methods adopted by practices is to offer patients an incentive that encourages them to make an appointment. it is stated that gifts and incentives are most effective if they are given first and are personalised.

The article comments on the Transitions Optical's campaign called Eye Know Eye Care schools campaign in Great Britain. The author questions whether the optical industry really care about children's eye care. He states that the parents are not used to taking a pro-active approach to their children's vision and many are waiting in ignorance for the general practitioner or the school nurse to tell them about their child's plight.

The article reports on a research conducted for Transitions Optical Inc. by market research company IPSOS which has revealed that only 41 per cent of people in Great Britain visit an optometrist once every two years, while 81 per cent visit their dentist over the same time period. As reported, the study surveyed 1,000 people in Great Britain aged 18 or over and revealed a distinct lack of awareness among the public about habits which can be harmful to vision.

The article presents information on a optometry practice that has invested heavily in diabetic screening equipment in Nottinghamshire, England. The practice has been established 14 years ago and caters to over 30,000 patients. The practice enjoys testing those who appreciate the importance of a thorough eye examination and has been involved with the provision of diabetic screening in North Notts. It has invested heavily in technology to support this.

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 reports on the launch of The Big Eye Test, a programme of national eye health initiatives of Vision Express (VE) in Great Britain in 2009. VE partners with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology in conducting a pilot eye health study to provide answers to primary healthcare questions and to direct schools to foster better eye care. The programme will be unveiled in collaboration with the YouGov survey, which showed that 60 percent of the participants spent nothing on eye care in 2008.

The article reports on a survey by YouGov which found that of 2,350 people questioned about their attitudes towards eye tests, 27 per cent hadn't had their eyes tested in the last two years, with 30 per cent citing cost as the reason. The charity Action for Blind People (ABP) is calling for people to get their eyes tested in the New Year and not to be put off by the economic downturn after observing the findings of the survey.

The article offers information on the 14th National Eye Week to be held from November 24-30, 2008, sponsored by Boots Opticians. The week will culminate with the publication of the State of the Nation's Eyes Report by the Trust. There will also be a focus on conveying the message to people about the importance of undergoing regular eye examinations and the benefits of good vision.

The article reports that Great Britain Member of the Parliament Ann Keen has been impressed to the ideas of optometrist Kanwaldeep Koonar regarding the improvement of eye care. Koonar has suggested the implementation of better sight tests for drivers and optometrists who have been paid for diabetic screening. He also cites the possibility of the free up of surgeons' time and decrease footfall in hospitals when the optometrists will be paid for screening eye disease.

The article offers information on a vision screening clinic arranged by the Eyecare Trust in Aylesbury, England. It mentions that the clinic was held to highlight the importance of having regular eye exams and to raise awareness of National Health Service (NHS) entitlements to tests and vouchers. It also mentions that Rosie Gavzey, a trustee of the Eyecare Trust, conducted the basic visual screening programme.

The article talks about the promotion of the importance of eye health and regular sight tests to the nursing profession by the Eye Health Alliance at the Royal College of Nursing Annual Congress in Harrogate, England, from April 16 to 18, 2007. The Alliance will be looking for optometrists to help operate a fundus camera, which, it said, has proved an excellent means of attracting visitors at previous conferences, enabling representatives to talk to delegates about eye care services.

The article reports on the trends in eye care services, according to a survey conducted by the Great Britain National Health Service. The survey focused on sight test volumes, and on the ophthalmic workforce in 2005-2006. The increase was greatest for patients aged over 60 whereas more modest increases were recorded for under 16. The vast majority of sight tests are carried out by optometrists with ophthalmic medical practitioners.

Focuses on the Palm Top graded maculopathy test chart developed by Chicken and Egg. Features of the test chart; Ways to install the chart.

Reports on an increase in optometric domiciliary visits in Great Britain in 2004. Number of visits completed by optometrists in England; Estimation on the number of elder people without eye care in the country; Growth of the number of sight tests conducted in England and Wales according to the British Department of Health.

Emphasizes the average number of sight tests Asda vision centres perform in a week based on the healthy living campaign launched by the centre.

Reports on a committee created by the Federation of Ophthalmic & Dispensing Opticians (FODO) to look after the interests of domiciliary eye care providers in Great Britain. Plan of the group to develop working protocols for domiciliary sight tests and dispensing; Intention of FODO to argue the expansion of domiciliary care to elderly people living in their own homes.

Introduces the first part of a pilot series of continuing education and training articles concerning Visual Recognition in Contact Lens Practice. Format of the series of articles; Institutions that have accredited the series; Theme of part one of the article.

Reports on the Memorandum of Understanding on the Frequency of National Health Service Sight Tests which takes effect in England on April 1, 2002. Organizations which negotiated for the agreement; Recommendations on eye examination intervals; Significance of the agreement; Information on the original proposal of the Department of Health.

Highlights the statistics released by Great Britain's Department of Health on eye care for the period of April-September 2001. Decline in the number of domiciliary visits and frame repairs for adults and children; Rise in sight tests paid for by health authorities in England and Wales.