Members of the BCLA were treated to a whistlestop tour of the past, present and future of dry eye disease as part of this year’s Presidential Address delivered by our own Sarah Farrant at the Royal College of General Practitioners in London this month.
We are pleased to let you know that you can now watch the lecture below.
Our very own Sarah Farrant, current President of the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) gave her first Presidential Address to a packed audience at the Royal College of General Practitioners held in London on the 18th September 2024.
The Biological Bandage What is an Amniotic Membrane? The amniotic membrane is the innermost layer of the placenta, which is typically discarded after childbirth. However, this membrane has special properties …
The article discusses the growing trend of patients choosing elective medications and procedures, often influenced by internet research, to improve their quality of life or cosmetic appearance. These elective interventions, …
The Impact of Contact Lenses on Eye Health: Key Insights Contact Lenses and Comfort: A Deep Dive Dry eye disease can severely affect people’s lives, causing discomfort and reducing overall …
Impact of Cosmetics on the Ocular Surface: Summary Overview Clinicians often focus on patient care, overlooking lifestyle and environmental factors like cosmetics that can negatively impact the ocular surface. A …
Our own Sarah Farrant is the new BCLA President and in this blog she tells you what that means to her …
Menopause and Eye Health: Understanding the Impact of Hormonal Fluctuations When people think about menopause, hot flashes and mood swings are often the first things that come to mind. However, …
A few weeks ago I woke up and knew something was wrong with my vision… it turns out it was PVD – Posterior Vitreous Detachment
It is easy to assume that the products we put on our face and around our eyes are all safe and will cause no problems but research has proven otherwise.
In this blog we look at the top 10 makeup nasties* which can cause irritation to the ocular surface of your eye and what you may find them in…
https://youtu.be/mxdm7oxAkPQ Introducing ACUVUE Oasys MAX 1-Day contact lenses, an incredible innovation from Johnson & Johnson Vision. These lenses are available in both spherical and multifocal designs, offering exceptional comfort and …
Environmentally friendly spectacles are eyeglasses that are designed and produced with sustainability and environmental impact in mind. Here are a few ways that eyeglasses can be made more eco-friendly: Use …
There is an increasing body of evidence suggesting many of the components of cosmetic products, routinely applied, may have a negative impact on the tears and ocular surface and, in …
Suffer from Hay Fever? Hay fever is often at its worst between late March and September. Tree pollen occurs first, from March until May, then Grass Pollen from May until …
Our client reviews five products from the eye-safe beauty brand Taking care of my eyes took on new importance for me when I was told I had Dry Eye Disease …
Seasons in the sun For many people, 2022 did provide the first opportunity in three years to enjoy an Easter break abroad, or jet off on a summer holiday. Amid …
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