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The article discusses the pre-visit notification (PVN) requirements for domiciliary eye care in the UK. The aging population has led to an increase in the number of people requiring remote eye care, either at home or in care homes. PVN requirements vary across the four nations, with England still enforcing a minimum 48-hour notice before a sight test. Domiciliary optometrists argue that these requirements are unnecessary, restrictive, and discriminatory, causing delays in care for vulnerable patients. PVN requirements have been removed in Scotland and Wales, leading to improved accessibility and reduced administrative burden for optometrists. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Optometry Today features an interview with Christina Olner, the head of professional affairs at CooperVision. Olner discusses her journey from working in optometry practice to her current role in the industry. She shares her passion for customer experience and her transition from COVID-19 testing to her current position. Olner also highlights the importance of camaraderie in the profession and her focus on specialty contact lenses for various eye conditions. She expresses her desire to encourage more eye care professionals to explore specialty contact lenses and her collaboration with Aston University for a Ph.D. project. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses various social media platforms that may be used in a professional optometry setting and highlights the importance of maintaining appropriate conduct both in this environment and in a personal context. It is noted that the use of social media allows the individual or practice to strengthen their influence and brand presence.

The article offers information on the Association of Optometrists' Council meeting held in London, England on March 5, 2015. Topics discussed include sight tests, symptoms and scenarios for which a general ophthalmic services (GOS) sight test, and providing high quality eye care for patients. It featured several optometrists including Louise Gow, Gordon Ilett, and Claire Saha.

The article focuses on the Children in Focus campaign launched by the charity SeeAbility which aims to provide eye care for children with learning disabilities in England. Topics mentioned include the benefits of the sight test (ST) programme launched in three special schools (SS) in London, England including the two-way communication between teaching staff and clinicians, and a call for the National Health Service England to develop a national programme that offers free ST in all SS.

The article reports on the decline in the number of general ophthalmic services (GOS) sight tests conducted by the National Health Service (NHS) in England from 2014-2015, according to an annual report by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC).