The Optometry Blog
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The Optometry Blog continues to grow into a central resource for people who are associated with the optical profession to talk, discuss and comment on events within the sector and to benefit from a constantly evolving online education arena. Due to the demand for specific advice (in particular CET), we have launched a new Online Education [...]
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:27:02 +0000 - 20 a day – why quit the habit?
I do get frustrated when I hear colleagues complaining about their ‘20-a-day’ job in the high street. I have worked in all areas of optometry: hospital, academia, independent, and multiple practice. So, having been around the houses now a few times, which job did I like the most? Which one would I recommend? Well, [...]
Thu, 05 Jul 2007 09:13:33 +0000 - The Smoking Ban- A Clinician’s View
The smoking ban in public places in England starts on the 1st July and is part of a government initiative to reduce smoking related diseases. These include respiratory, vascular and malignant conditions. As optometrists, will we see any clinical effect from the ban? Smoking has clearly been linked to cataracts. Studies have shown that smokers have up [...]
Sun, 01 Jul 2007 11:15:58 +0000 - Bingo - Here comes the Smoking Ban
“From 1st of July 2007 virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces in England will become smokefree. A smokefree England will ensure a healthier environment, so everyone can socialise, relax, travel, shop and work free from secondhand smoke” So then, with two days to go until the smoking ban comes into place within the whole of [...]
Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:46:28 +0000 - Carrots - one of the greatest urban myths
I gave a talk at a local school recently. One boy put his hands up, ‘My mum tells me that eating lots of carrots helps you to see better in the dark.’ Whilst I would in no way wish to cross another parent’s comment on the importance of eating vegetables, especially with the great uphill battle of [...]
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