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Australia based researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Dr Helen Nguyen and Professor Lisa Keay, present the outcomes of recent systematic review which describe the role of visual impairment on driving and risk of crashing
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At present, frame measurements and measurements of the facial features that relate to the wearing of spectacle frames tend to be taught and examined separately, and as a result students and practitioners sometimes struggle to relate the two in a meaningful way. Until fairly recently, there has been ...
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The tendency to take minimal measurements when dispensing is in many ways counterproductive if opticians are to differentiate themselves from their online competitors.
Optician Online - Boots Opticians launches AllSaints collection
Jun 10, 2024 · Boots Opticians and British brand AllSaints have collaborated on a contemporary optical collection including nine frame styles in a variety of khaki, camouflage and grey colourways.
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An understanding of prismatic effects, whether induced or prescribed, is an essential skill for all optical practitioners. Yet many still struggle with some concepts of prism, and optometrists often report binocular vision as their least favourite area of competency, perhaps safe in the knowledge that tricky cases can always be referred to an orthoptist instead of being resolved in primary eye ...
Optical properties of lens materials - Optician Online
Jun 9, 2005 · In the third in our short series on dispensing matters, Dr Keziah Petre outlines the optical properties of lens materials and their influence on use in spectacles. CET module C1379
How to interpret Optomap retinal images - Optician Online
Jul 21, 2006 · Over the last few months Optician has published a number of case studies from UK practitioners using the Optomap retinal exam. Here, US optometrist William Jones describes the system and offers some hints on image interpretation. The main advantage of the Optomap retinal exam is that it is able to capture a 200º fundus image with or without dilation.
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Mar 5, 2019 · The process of contact lens fitting requires comprehensive clinical assessment of the patient, including evaluation of refractive requirements along with a series of additional anterior eye measurements, together with assessment of corneal contour.
GrandVision completes acquisition of Tesco Opticians
Dec 4, 2017 · GrandVision completes deal to acquire Tesco Opticians. GrandVision has completed a deal to acquire Tesco Opticians – paving the way for Vision Express to incorporate 209 stores into its wider network.