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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 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 presents information on the Optrafair London Ask the Expert session, organized by Local Optical Committee Support Unit's (LOCSU's) managing director Katrina Venerus in London, England, which focused on commissioning in England. Venerus talked about enabling the independent prescriber (IP) optometrists to use their qualification, recognition of IP title among other healthcare professionals, and the establishment of Local Eye Health Networks by National Health Service (NHS) England.

Information about a conference hosted by the charity Vision Aid Overseas (VAO) that was held in London, England on the charity's quest to improve access to eye care in developing countries is presented. Topics include innovation in optometric education, global causes of blindness, and delivery of eye care in difficult to reach parts of Africa. The conference featured several eye care professionals including Dr. Uduak Udom, Dr. Robert Lindfield, and Professor David Thompson.

The article profiles English optometrist Kam Koonar of El. He was qualified as optometrists in 2000 from Aston and started his professional career as a locum. He had opened Fantaseyes in Brentford, London, England and has employed a worker with disability. His Fantaseyes saw its turnover increase by 63% and another practice opened in Brentford.

Reports on the retirement of optometrist Russell Cropman on November 29, 2003. Information on his practice in the eye care service industry of London, England.