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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]