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An interview with Robert MacLaren of the University of Oxford is presented. Topics discussed include his decision to enter the ophthalmology profession, views on the future of care for patients with sight loss by 2030, and ways to encourage innovation in the field of ocular health. Also mentioned are the highlights of his career from 2006-2016.

The article discusses the effectivity of the protocols covering repeat and follow up tests requested by optometrists working in community practices, detailing the results of an audit performed prospectively over a three-month period. Topics mentioned include the questions raised for the clinical audit, the standards used in identifying the appropriateness of the test, and the issue of tracking the patient who needs to be called back for a further test. An analysis of tests requested is shown.

The article presents the views of Optometrist Boikhutso Mmereki on delivering eye care in public and private sectors in Botswana. Topics discussed include the challenges faced by people of Botswana to access healthcare services; establishment of the Sekgoma Memorial Hospital in Serowe by Seeing is Believing grant from Standard Chartered Bank and collection of patients tested and spectacle dispensed across public sector.

The author reflects on the growing opportunities for the independent eye care professionals (ECP) to play a tertiary care role in the community. Topics covered include the need for independents to look for improvement in all they do, the advantages of the ECP such as taking the pressure off hospital care and the role of the ECP in working with schools.

The author comments on the need for optometrists and dispensing opticians to take the lead in driving changes in healthcare. Topics covered include the opportunity for eye care professionals to develop the care they offer, the duty of clinicians to get involved in supporting and managing changes and the context of optometric practices within the healthcare system. Also mentioned is the launch of the UK Medical Leadership Framework.

The article discusses the success of the Kensington, Chelsea, Westminster local optical committee (KCW LOC) in its bid for the delivery of ophthalmology services in the community. Topics include the participation of optometrists in the service through the LOC company Primary Eyecare Tri-Borough London Ltd., the training provided by NHS Trusts to optometrists, and the statement of managing director Katrina Venerus concerning the opportunity provided by the team up between LOC and NHS trusts.

The article presents the report published by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) on March 19, 2015, suggesting that every hospital eye department in Great Britain should have access to a sight loss adviser. The report claimed that a qualified eye care liaison officer (ECLO) or sight loss adviser can serve as bridge between health and social care. Also cited are the comments by RNIB's Fazilet Hadi and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists' Professor Carrie MacEwen on the issue.