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News | New equipment and clinical teaching space unveiled for Leicester School of Optometry
👉 le.ac.uk/news/2026/july/opto…
A dedicated teaching space for Leicester’s new Masters of Optometry (MOptom) course has officially been declared open.
#CitizensOfChange |#Optometry|
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Uncorrected sight and hearing loss can accelerate confusion, isolation, and decline in dementia patients. This article highlights why sensory checks should be integral to early dementia care. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/RRSNP
#DementiaActionWeek #EyeCare #HearingCare #Optometry
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The World Glaucoma Association (WGA) has launched this year’s #WorldGlaucomaWeek with the bold theme of “uniting for a glaucoma-free world”. Read more about the week and how you can get involved in Clarity News 👉 clarity-news.com/fighting-fo… #Glaucoma #Eyecare #Optometrists
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FODO retweeted
Your sight matters. Protect it. Clarity news is a proud supporter of National Eye Health Week 2025, which starts next Monday.👉 clarity-news.com/
#EyeWeek
#VisionMatters
FODO was delighted to attend the @EyeHealthVIAPPG parliamentary panel on the 10 Year Health Plan and is backing early intervention and better access to primary care, because that is how we protect sight and support the public. #EyeHealthAPPG #FutureOfEyeHealth #PrimaryEyeCare
FODO has collaborated with organisations across the eye care sector to launch the UK Eye Care Data Hub, to inform and support eye care commissioners and service planners. Learn more about the new online tool. college-optometrists.org/vie…
FODO, the association for eye care providers, has joined with professional bodies @ABDOMembership and @CollegeOptomUK to back the government’s shifts @NHSEngland
Early implementation is essential to prevent patients from going blind on hospital waiting lists.
This #WorldSightDay2024, look after your child’s eyes by taking them for a sight test.
Myopia (short-sightedness) is increasing, so catch and correct it early.
#WorldSightDay
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Eye care in the UK is world-leading and affordable. Over 30m people can get a sight test paid for by the NHS and many can get help with the cost of spectacles.
Check if you’re eligible shorturl.at/FQOuz
@nationaleyehealthweek @myvisionmatters #EyeWeek #VisionMatters
People in the UK are living longer. However, the risk of eye conditions like cataracts, glaucoma & macular degeneration increases with age. Get your eyes checked as you age. @nationaleyehealthweek @myvisionmatters #EyeWeek #VisionMatters #SpreadingTheWordOnEyeHealth
FODO retweeted
Are you aware of all the signs that your child might have a vision issue?
Keep an eye on our top ten.
Download our parent and carers child eye health guides to ensure you know the signs of a potential issue and can act early.
iapb.world/wsdkidsresources_…
#WorldSightDay
Today in #nationaleyehealthweek we're at @TheKingsFund talking about moving eye care closer to home.
#NEHW #kfclosertohome #optomertists #opticians #eyeweek
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One in 12 males and one in 200 females are colour blind. Take this fun test to see how your colour perception compares to the rest of the population. ismy.blue/#VisionMatters EyeWeek
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FODO retweeted
One in three children are short-sighted, study suggests bbc.in/3Bg6w17
Short-sightedness is increasing among children and young people. An expert must check your children’s eyes regularly to identify and correct short-sightedness.
@nationaleyehealthweek @myvisionmatters #EyeWeek #VisionMatters #SpreadingTheWordOnEyeHealth
ALT Poster of text on a blue background with a cartoon image of a girl. Transcript: The number of children with myopia has doubled in 50 years. More people are likely to have myopia in the future. The proportion of 11-16-year olds with myopia in the UK has more than doubled over the last 50 years, and children are becoming myopic at a younger age.
Enhanced primary eye care services help reduce pressure on GPs & hospitals. But NHS service provision is patchy. This #NEHW, the govt should invest to prevent sight loss due to delays in care. Read more: shorturl.at/pA0L6
@nationaleyehealthweek @myvisionmatters #EyeWeek
Over 23 million sight tests are performed annually across the UK, checking your vision and eye health. Have you had yours?
See how eye care works: shorturl.at/my3EJ
@nationaleyehealthweek @myvisionmatters #EyeWeek #VisionMatters
Happy National Eye Health Week!
@nationaleyehealthweek @myvisionmatters #EyeWeek #VisionMatters #SpreadingTheWordOnEyeHealth
ALT National Eye Health Week poster 'Your Essential Health Check' with an illustration of a giant eye on a pale blue background. The text below says eye tests can spot health problems like heart disease and diabetes.
A big shout out today on #worldoptometryday to the optometrists in all countries for the excellent work they are doing to promote eye health and prevent sight loss globally.
@WorldCouncilOpt #worldoptometryday #worldoptometryweek
Sarah Joyce, FODO Chair, said: Delighted to be chairing a meeting of the FODO UK Board in #worldoptometryweek. Advancing optometry & eliminating avoidable sight loss are 2 of our key priorities in our strategy which we are working hard to deliver 🌏😊
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