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The article presents a course on eye care after successfully fitting an eye patient with the rigid glass permeable (RGP) lenses as part of a continuing education and training in ophthalmology. It describes the learning objectives of the course, C-33447, which is to be able to recall all of the elements of a comprehensive RGP contact lens aftercare regimen. Among the topics discussed are the aftercare routine, the eye examination with the lens removed and an analysis of clinical indications.

Watery eyes or 'epiphora' is a common complaint amongst patients presenting the eye care professionals. Surprisingly, dry eyes and watery eyes may have common aetiology. There may be many reasons for epiphora adn this article describes the common types and the most effective examination and management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Effective conclusion of the eye examination is essential if the patient is to take the recommended advice and act on it. Not only does this apply to the appropriate selection of eyewear, ophthalmic lens choice and contact lenses, but it also affects whether or not the patient acts on a medical referral. There can be many elements to communicate in the last few moments of the consultation time, and the patient must fully understand the examination outcome. This article discusses how the eye examination should be brought to a conclusion through effective communication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the approaches by multiple opticians in Great Britain to encouraging parents to take their children in for regular eye examinations. Topics mentioned include Specsavers' partnership with Thomson Screening for the launch of a free online vision testing program for schools, Vision Express' investment in features in "At Home Magazine" to educate parents on the value of eye health, and Boots Opticians' launch of a free eye check storybook "Zookeeper Zoe."

Tests about identifying, investigating and managing adult heterotropia conditions are presented.

An interview with model Twiggy is presented. Topics discussed include types, designs and pairs of eyewear owned, description of her first pair of eyeglasses, singer-songwriter Emma Bunton being her eyewear style icon, and her perspective on eyecare after using spectacles herself. Other topics include use of contact lenses and her first cue for going for an eye examination.

The article offers information on the National Eye Health Week (NEHW) campaign in Great Britain in September 2014. Topics covered include the aim to enhance people's eye health awareness and improve the role of practitioners in helping people with eye health problems. Also mentioned is the importance of sight test to address public issues about eye health.

The article discusses the views of several optometrists in Great Britain on the milestones in eye care in 2014. Topics covered include the move of the National Health Service to recognize eye health as a public health priority and the cost-effectiveness of sight test. Also mentioned are the causes of blindness in England such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

The article discusses the role that optometrists have to play in ensuring that people have the right eye care, examinations, advice and correction for their chosen profession. Topics discussed include occupational vision standards developed by the Association of Optometrists (AOP) in Great Britain, and the Vision Standards pages on the AOP website.

The article offers the insights of Niall Dorgan regarding the priority of Saving Essex Eyes (SEE) charity to raise awareness of children's eye health in Essex, England. He states that the children's eye health was selected as the first focus since a minor vision correction could affect their ability to read and progress in school. He relates that the poster competition to be launched during the National Eye Health Week will create awareness among children of the fact that they need an eye test.

The article features the VSP Neighborhood Eyecare network model for independent optometrists and dispensing opticians launched in Great Britain by vision care benefits company VSP Global in May 2013. It profiles VSP Global which was founded in the U.S. 60 years ago and provides care in the U.S., Australia and Canada. It describes the model which provides a covered benefit amount applicable towards a vision examination and materials, members discounts, and online claims administration.

The article discusses the highlights of the "European Forum Against Blindness" dinner debate held on October 18, 2012 at the European Parliament with the European Council of Optometry and Optics (ECOO) taking part at the event. Optometrists from the ECOO Executive Committee discuss eye health, the importance of regular eye examinations and how to avoid sight loss. Richard Howitt discussed visual impairment in the context of disability.

An interview with Kimberly Wyatt, a former member of the American girl group Pussycat Dolls, is presented. Topics mentioned include the number of spectacles and sunglasses she owns, her first pair of spectacles, her favorite eyewear style icon, her outlook on eye care, and her reasons for having an eye examination.

The article reports on the free eye examination being offered by Vision Express UK Ltd., a leader in the retail market for spectacles and contact lenses, in Great Britain and Ireland as part of its campaign work for the National Eye Health Week (NEHW). It says that Vision Express has commissioned its Vision Van and launched a Spot the #VisionCan competition, and presents the view of its chief executive officer (CEO) Jonathan Lawson on the effort.

The article offers information on the recently launched Wales Eye Care Service (WECS) which will enable optometrists to improved patient care through a new, national enhanced service. It replaces the former Wales Eye Care Initiative (WECI) and hopes to make eye health a public health priority in Wales. It promises a tiered structure of eye examinations, follow-ups and further investigations to allow optometrists greater clinical freedom and scope to manage patients in primary care.

The article discusses recommendations of the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) for optometrists to help in increasing uptake of eye tests. These include explaining that eye examinations should not be symptom-led, softening the retail perspective of optometry and facilitating seamless pathways to eye care. It also notes that optometrists should work on the improvement of data collection and educate customers about eye health.

The article discusses the Back to School Children's Eye Health Campaign. The campaign, which encourages optometrists to get involved, aims to encourage parents to take their children for a sight test and improve the eye health of children in Great Britain. Polly Dulley, chair of the Optical Confederation's children committee, warns that children's eye health problems are being missed. The campaign is run by the Association of Optometrists (AOP) on behalf of the Optical Confederation.

The article reports on the decision of British Health Minister Geoffrey Howe to freeze the sight test fee imposed by the General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) for eye care professionals. It notes that the fee will remain 20.70 British pounds until March 2012. However, negotiating committee chairman Michael Bateman announced an increase in the grant for supervising pre-registration trainees. Bateman believes that Howe's move will affect the profession's ability to deliver the sight testing service.

The article highlights a new YouGov study in 2011 which revealed that millions of adults in Great Britain currently do not attend regular eye examinations because they believe they cannot afford to. The study was released to mark the start of National Eye Health Week in June. According to the research, 43% of the population are currently risking their sight and their health by not attending regular sight tests. National Eye Health Week chairman David Scott-Ralphs says this is a massive public health issue.

The article discusses the Children's Eyecare Initiative in Great Britain. It states that the initiative intends to raise awareness of the importance of eye examinations for all children among parents, teachers and healthcare workers in school. The author elaborates on the benefits to both children and optometrists of such initiative.

The article discusses the 2010 Optical Consumer Complaints Service annual report. The report notes that there has been an increase in complaints from people who undergo a sight test at one practice, then take their prescription to a different practice or source to have it dispensed. The report also discusses practitioners who refuse to measure interpupillary distance (PD).

The article deals with the recommendation of the Independent Budget Review Group to review for eligibility for free eye examinations from the Scottish National Health Service (NHS). The recommendation will demand returning to a free basic eye examination for those under 16, for full time students 19 or under, and those 60 or over. According to Optometry Scotland (OS), it is open to the idea of discussing with the Scottish government the funding of free eye examinations.

The article discusses the "Optical Goods and Eyecare" report by research group Mintel, which showed that only 36% of consumers in Great Britain understand that an eye test concerns eye health, while 39% claimed that undergoing a regular eye examination is vital. Mintel's Jane Westgarth claimed that the results somewhat show that eye examinations are not fully understood. The state of Great Britain's optical market is also examined.

The article reports on the appearance of Association of Optometrists (AOP) education adviser Karen Sparrow on national television to help promote young people having their eyes tested in Great Britain. The interviews made by Sparrow aims to publicise the Eye Know Eye Care campaign that aims to involve school pupils in education about eye health in autumn 2009. It cites the importance of getting the eyes of children tested every two years.

The article offers information on a 2009 survey conducted by the Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Institute titled the "Global Attitudes and Perceptions About Vision Care." One of the findings revealed that there is a large global gap between vision care and behaviour. Respondents include 6,500 adults from Great Britain, U.S., Australia, Brazil, China, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Korea, Russia, Singapore and Japan. Another finding showed that dentist visits are more frequent than sight tests.

The article reports that Stephen Wilcox Optometrists will hold a second Macular event in August 2009. In July 2009, a one-day event was held wherein practice staff tested 16 patients. The event also included a talk on the benefits of protecting the eyes from the effects of ultraviolet light which was conducted by Steve Luker.

The article offers information on an annual report that deals with the number of people who took eye examinations in Scotland for the period ending March 2009. The report was published by the Information Services Division Scotland. Findings revealed that the number of National Health Service (NHS) eye tests in Scotland rose by 6 percent from 1.63 to 1.73 million while the number of patients to receive a primary eye examination reached 1,630,600 in 2009 from 1,542,566 a year earlier. According to the article, increases were registered in all NHS boards.

The article offers information on the "Eye Know Eye Care" scheme launched by Transitions Optical in Great Britain. It is a structured programme intended to promote eye health to children via optical practitioners. The company has worked with the National Schools Partnership to put together resources to bring eye health into a variety of lessons. According to business director Roland Allen, the campaign goes one step towards changing the habits of parents towards eye examinations and encourages them to take their children into opticians regularly.

The article reports on the partnership formed by the Irish Optometry Department with Optometry Giving Sight to support a Regional School of Optometry in Mozambique. Optometry Giving Sight will support the development of the school through fundraising. The project will result to the training of optometrists and optometry technicians to provide an eye care system. According to minister Peter Power, almost half a million people will benefit from comprehensive eye examinations and the provision of glasses.

The article focuses on the "Eye Know Eye Care" scheme launched by Transitions Optical in Great Britain. The lens company is working to involve optical practitioners and children in key stage 2 primary school education who will learn about the importance of eye examinations and vision. According to a Transitions spokeswoman, this is an opportunity not to be missed by practitioners to reach kids of all primary school ages. Association of Optometrists' (AOP) Bob Hughes noted that undetected poor eyesight in children can affect their education.

The article deals with the response of Scottish parliamentary member Rhona Grant to the government's lack of action on vision monitoring among children. Questions have been raised about children who are being tested by school nurses unsupervised by more qualified staff. She said there should be dates and deadlines in place for health boards to implement any recommendations from the report "Health For All Our Children." The opinion of constituent Stephen Wilson, whose daughter has been diagnosed with sight problems, on the issue is also cited.