The New Optometrist

26/06/2025

📢 The New Optometrist is now part of Conexiant Optometry, your new go-to for all things optometry.

This page will no longer be updated, but all of our previous content remains available on the Conexiant Optometry website.
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All future articles, insights, and updates will also be shared through Conexiant, helping you stay informed and connected.
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To everyone who has read, shared, contributed to, or supported The New Optometrist over the years — thank you. You’ve helped build something meaningful, and we’re incredibly grateful.

We’re excited to carry that spirit forward through Conexiant.

19/05/2025

🌐 A new frontier for eye care, packed into your pocket.

In The New Optometrist, Karl Obszanski, founder of Aston Vision Sciences, discusses the Lumio — a lightweight, portable device that could help transform access to vision testing worldwide.

Whether in remote villages or urban clinics, Lumio is designed to bring high-quality eye care where it's needed most.

📖 Read more:
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08/05/2025

A review of pediatric ocular trauma on children during COVID-19 💬👇

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Discover the epidemiological trends of pediatric ocular injuries and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with insights into injury patterns, risk factors, and preventive strategies.

02/05/2025

Life with vision loss doesn’t mean losing independence.

In The New Optometrist, Kesh Patel shares how smart technology — like wearable devices, accessible apps, and screen readers — helps him navigate daily life with confidence and control.

A personal and practical look at how innovation is shaping more accessible futures.

📖 Read his story:
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Read a personal account of living with vision impairment and thriving in the health and fitness industry through the use of AI-driven technology and assistive devices.

21/04/2025

Heralding our new “OCT Outlook” series, we present highlights of our recent roundtable featuring OCT co-inventor David Huang and a host of Power List alumni 👇

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17/04/2025

🛠️ How well are we protecting patients’ eyes in the workplace?

In The New Optometrist, Andy Hill, Head of Sales for Corporate Eyecare at Specsavers, highlights the risks patients face across different work environments — and how optometrists can be part of the solution.

From screen-related strain to high-risk hazards, eye care is a key part of workplace health and safety.

📖 Read the full interview:
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Andy Hill, CEO of NuVision, discusses the preventative and treatment measures that can help to preserve long-term eye health in the workplace

10/04/2025

Given India has 550 million people who need eyeglasses to see clearly, it is no surprise that the country appears prominently on the radar of The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).

VisionSpring’s mission started globally in 2001. It is one of the leading non-profits currently working in India to tackle this crucial eye care issue. To learn more, we spoke with Anshu Taneja, Managing Director, who currently leads the mission in India.

🔗 Read the full story: https://ow.ly/Qi3l50Vncck

31/03/2025

👁️ Thinking of expanding your clinical skills in optometry?

In A Step on the Clinical Path, The New Optometrist explores how optometrists can build clinical confidence and embrace a more medical-led approach to eye care.

We caught up with Tom Critchley, Training Programme Leader and SpaMedica’s Principal Optometrist, for more details on the initiative, and the support available to help you grow.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://www.thenewoptometrist.com/features/a-step-on-the-clinical-path

25/03/2025

🌙 What does Ramadan feel like when you lose your sight?

In this moving feature, we explore how Orbis are delivering high-quality eye care in Bangladesh and other low- and middle-income countries around the world, and how optometrists can support patients observing religious and cultural traditions while navigating vision loss.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://www.thenewoptometrist.com/features/i-miss-reciting-the-holy-quran-living-without-sight-during-ramadan

How Orbis are delivering high-quality eye care in Bangladesh and other low- and middle-income countries around the world

19/03/2025

What’s it really like to live with glaucoma? Here’s your chance to hear directly from a patient 👇

Glaucoma patient, Alice Burnett, shares how she navigates daily life with glaucoma—offering eye care professionals invaluable insights into the patient experience.

Her story highlights the importance of proactive disease management, communication, and support in delivering truly patient-centered care.

💬 "Instead of abandoning things in my life I previously thought lost to glaucoma, I’m adapting my routines to face my vision loss head-on."

🔗 Read the full article to gain insights into living with glaucoma: https://ow.ly/hERM50V43Vq

11/03/2025

What role does melanin distribution play in eye health? 🧐

A groundbreaking study using the PRIMaT model sheds new light on ocular pigmentation and its impact on vision.

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New Scientific Reports study explores the evolution of eye color in macaques and how it varies depending on location

04/03/2025

🏆 Whilst at 100% Optical, we were delighted to present this year's Collaborative Eye Care Award to the Community Ophthalmic Link project, a collaboration between Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group, Gloucestershire Hospital Eye services, the Local Optical Committee and Blueworks Ophthalmic Imaging Management Solutions.

👁️ The project connects all community optometrists to the ophthalmology records of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, allowing real-time access to all imaging data, including full volumetric OCT and visual fields, along with clinical outcomes.

The Collaborative Eye Care Award recognises UK projects that are closing the gap between optometrists and ophthalmologists.