New Evidence Shows eye-light® Significantly Improves Demodex-Associated Blepharitis Demodex-associated blepharitis is one of the most common, and often overlooked, contributors to ocular surface disease. In fact, Demodex mites are thought …
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Broadening the scope of optometry
Community-based optometry could be set for a shake-up when the government’s 10-Year Health Plan comes to fruition. If utilised and funded properly, the potential of optical practices on the high …
Evidence-Based Skin Care
Evidence-Based Skin Care: What You Really Need to Know When it comes to skin care, the internet is flooded with advice — some helpful, much of it anecdotal. At Earlam …
July Is Dry Eye Awareness Month
July Is Dry Eye Awareness Month: Understanding the Causes and Care Did you know that millions of people in the UK suffer from dry eye disease—yet many don’t even realise …
Let there be light therapy
Low level light therapy and its gamechanging applications in the field of clinical eye care … Only a few times in my career have I stumbled across something so revolutionary …
Are You Giving Your Eyes the Attention They Deserve?
Our eyes work tirelessly every day—whether we’re staring at screens, enjoying the great outdoors, or simply getting through our daily routines. But when was the last time you really stopped …
Thinking holistically about dry eye disease
In this podcast our own Sarah Farrant shares her holistic and evidence based approach to managing the dry eye disease patient.
Sarah’s Presidential Address
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.
First Presidential Address
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.
Amniotic Membrane: the biological bandage
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 …
Elective Medications and Procedures
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
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 …
Cosmetics on the Ocular Surface
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 …
Sarah Farrant – new BCLA President
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
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, …
PVD – Posterior Vitreous Detachment a Personal Story
A few weeks ago I woke up and knew something was wrong with my vision… it turns out it was PVD – Posterior Vitreous Detachment