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The article reports on a 2011 project focused on communication in optometry consultations which was done by researchers at King's College London. That communication forms the cornerstone of eye consultations through sequences of action, such as question and answer and instruction and response, is discussed. Several examples of communication are presented which show the open and closed questions. The aim of the study is to reportedly provide optometrists with resources to reflect on their practice when interacting with patients.

The article discusses the re-launch of an existing paper-based repeated pressures scheme in Oxfordshire, England, which is supported by the Local Optical Committee Support Unit's (LOCSU) web-based data collection and reporting system. It is noted that the calculation of net savings generated by the scheme is a significant factor in securing the on-going commissioning of the scheme. The audit showed that including a second repeat is important and adds to the savings which can be made.

The article discusses the highlights of the second annual Vision Aid Overseas conference that was held in London, England on October 21, 2012. Topics on which the event focused are mentioned, including the effect and delivery of charitable eye care projects overseas. Professor David Thompson talked about innovation in optical education that can be applied to developmental settings. Doctor Imran Khan examined the nature of eye care delivery in Great Britain at the present time and in the future.

The article reports on how the Local Optical Committee Support Unit pathway for people with learning disabilities is working in practice for a number of Local Optical Committees (LOC) across England. The difficulty faced by people with learning disabilities to access the professional care provided by the optical sector is highlighted. LOCs in England are commended for raising the profile of the value of community eye care and improving access to good quality eye care for his group of people.

The article reports on CooperVision's Meeting the presbyopic challenge event which was held at the Audi Quattro rooms in West London, England in November 2012. The event was aimed at providing practitioners with the skills needed to maximise their success and confidence when fitting multifocal contact lenses. Karl Aberdeen of CooperVision says running a business is tough and they want to provide practitioners with more knowledge and experience in terms of fitting multifocal contact lenses. INSETS: Workshop 1 - Presbyopia: A peer review approach to maximising...;Workshop 2 - Profiling the presbyope;Workshop 3 - Using enhanced communications to inform and.....

The article presents information on several nominees for the Charity of the Year award for 2012. Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP) is a charity that was established in 2003 and provides eye care services to the poor. 4Sight was founded in 1921 and provides services to the blind and partially sighted people in West Sussex. Moorfields Eye Charity was established in March 2011.

The article offers information on the benefits of the recently launched Atlas of Optical Variation by the Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU). The interactive map for England shows which community eye care pathways are in place across the country. Among the benefits of the atlas include allowing commissioners to pinpoint what enhanced services are missing in their area and providing tool for anyone trying to raise awareness of local eye care services.

The article focuses on the Diploma in Schoolvision Practice developed using new information on dyslexia in children. A study at Moreton secondary school in England discovered that up to 60% of year seven students have symptoms of a simple binocular deficiency when reading. The aim of the diploma is to integrate the work of the Association of Optometrists (AOP)-supported Children's Eye Care Initiative and research findings produced by Sportvision and Schoolvision. The article stresses the role of the field of optometry in addressing dyslexia.

The article reports on ophthalmic care services provided by Moorfields Eye Hospital in the former London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Park in Stratford, England and provides an overview of its services offered such as general ophthalmology, children's vision clinics, and diabetic retinopathy.

The article offers information on the 2013 British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) Clinical Conference and Exhibition to be held at Manchester, England, on June 6 to 9, 2012.

The article reports on the launch of the first-ever atlas which depicts the community eye care services across England by the Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU).

The article discusses the highlights of a roundtable debate between optical practitioners and general practitioners (GP) in London, England on June 16, 2011. It was concluded that both professions can work towards improvements in eye care services. Optometrist Katrina Venerus, however believed that James Kingsland did an excellent job as chair. Among the topics discussed were the ageing population and the need for new ways to help take pressure off hospital eye departments.

The article offers information on the Optical Confederation campaign in England in 2011. The campaign aims to raise awareness among the English people concerning children's eye care. According to Epping, England-based optometrist Polly Dulley, parents should encourage their children to visit their optometrists especially if they enjoy seeing them.

The article reports on the event on Children's Eye Health organised by Replay Learning in London, England on November 2, 2009. The increased business and personal benefits from specializing in children's eye care is the most talked about topic during the event. The myths that practitioners have about fitting children with contact lenses have been dispelled by Caroline Christie of City University. David Ruston of Johnson & Johnson added that 97% of children who try contact lenses are satisfied with the result.

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 reports on the participation of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown in a reception for entrepreneurs at Downing Street, London, England. As part of his strategic plan "Building Britain's Future," the initiative supports high-growth companies and promises to ensure that businesses get the financing and support they need. Zoobug founder Julie Diem Le said it endorses the importance of their mission to create more awareness about eye health for children.

The article discusses the highlights of the Vision UK 200 Conference held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Center in London, England in June 2009. The event, which was hosted by Vision 2020 and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), featured more than 50 presenters, speakers and panelists. Topics tackled include eye health services, dealing with preventable sight loss and eye care.

An interview with Ian Davies, vice president of the Vision Care Institute in Berkshire, England, is presented. According to Davies, they work with practicing eye care professionals at the training institute. Davies describes the features of the building, which include a lecture theatre, examination rooms linked to the theatre's big screen and a break-out area. He also comments on the issue of delivering corporate messages to delegates, in the light of the institute's connection to Johnson & Johnson.

The article reports on a two-day revision course taught to pre-registration optometry students at the newly opened Johnson & Johnson UK Vision Care Institute in Crowthorne, Berkshire in England in March 2009. The topics covered by the course include binocular vision and contact lens aftercare. The facility plans to launch a full educational programme at the end of the month.

The article offers information on the School of Life Science's eye care seminar programme at Aston University, to be held on February 4, 2009 in Birmingham, England.

The article discusses the highlights of the UV and Eye Health Conference in Westminster in London, England in October 2008. The latest research and clinical breakthroughs in ultraviolet (UV) protection and ocular health was the focus of the conference. Peter Charlesworth of Replay Learning gave a talk on the patient's view of UV while Elaine Grisdale spoke on glare and visual comfort.

This article reports on a clinic to be opened by charity group Vision Care for Homeless People in Birmingham, England. Free eye care and spectacles will be offered by the clinic to homeless people. Under an agreement, Boots Opticians and Dollond & Aitchison will supply the clinic with a dispensing optician and an optometrist.

This article reports on the launch of the Leeds Glaucoma Equity Profile by health care services body Leeds PCT, also known as NHS Leeds, based in Yorkshire, England. This new system is expected to reduce health inequalities in the medical care and treatment of glaucoma. The system involves the use of collected information to plan eye care services.

This article deals with the remarks given by West Country, England Member of Parliament (MP) John Penrose on the state of his constituency's diabetes eye service. While at the 2008 Conservative Party Conference, Penrose underwent screening for retinopathy at the Eye Health Alliance stand. Penrose emphasizes the importance of retinal screening in detecting retinopathy and in preventing people from going bind. He expresses concern over the lack of proper screening for this diabetic complication in the Weston-super-Mare area.

The article reports on the launch by Hoya of its Vision Care Centre at the Independents Day conference in Birmingham, England. The centre is intended to support an independent business and to enhance the patient experience by helping the practitioner to given in-depth consultations. The Hoya-licensed software allows practitioners to have the time and tools to take each patient through an interactive consultation process.