Archive for November, 2007

Other people’s records - are they letting us down?

Published November 26th, 2007 by Priya Morjaria.

Optometrists came into the firing line this summer.  I, along with the majority of Optometrists felt that the Which? report made sweeping and unjustified statements. However, did it make us sit up and question a few things about our procedures?

This is the can of worms that I would like to open and it comes from […]

This is “Glaucoma National Knowledge Week” 19 - 25 November

Published November 22nd, 2007 by David.

This week sees the launch of the Eyes and Vision Specialist Library (EVSL)  Glaucoma National Knowledge Week which presents the collection of evidence that has emerged in the past 12 months. 

For the purpose of the knowledge week, the term glaucoma is used to cover primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and normal tension glaucoma (NTG).   Ocular […]

Shaping the future? The UK Vision Strategy

Published November 18th, 2007 by Jane Macnaughton.

The UK Vision Strategy is due for launch in April 2008. The objectives behind this strategy were developed earlier this year, by representatives from all stakeholders, including health care professionals, service organisers and end users. The primary aim is to establish a unified framework for action on all issues relating to vision and sight loss […]

In the Hot Seat - Professor James Wolffsohn

Published November 9th, 2007 by David.

Past president of the BCLA, Professor James Wolffsohn, Head of Optometry at the School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University was awarded a personal Chair in 2007, making him one of the youngest professors in the United Kingdom.  James talks to Jane Macnaughton about life at Aston, his current research interests and why his […]

Case History 7: Acanthamoeba Keratitis, From My Perspective

Published November 7th, 2007 by Paige Reichardt.

I have been asked to share my perspective from the patient’s point of view regarding the management of Acanthamoeba Keratitis and to share my thoughts on how to improve communications and advice to patients.  What follows is my view from the inside, looking out.
I had worn contact lens for 48 years and loved them.  I […]