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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Category Insight: Eye Care

In conversation with Louise Gow, head of optometry, low vision and eye health at the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

18 Sep 2025 , 20 Min Article

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Clinical update: Bringing eye care into closer focus

Community pharmacists may not realise their potential for delivering care that could have a hugely positive impact on the eye health of their patients.

11 Aug 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Pharmacies in Scotland urged to prepare for big increase in eye treatment prescriptions

The number of prescriptions written by independent prescriber community optometrists and sent for dispensing in pharmacies is set to rise.

05 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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In a blink!

There are a couple of problems that may pose a threat to eye health and sight, but many of them can be treated in the pharmacy.

18 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Community pharmacies offer eye care advice

Getting a GP appointment is no longer an easy task, which creates opportunities for community pharmacies to help customers by offering eye care advice and treatment.

07 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA recalls batches of eye gels after possible contamination

Batches of carbomer-containing lubricating eye gels branded Aacarb, Aacomer and Puroptics were recalled as a precaution.

28 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical update on glaucoma

This module looks at the causes of glaucoma and identifies those who are at higher risk of developing the condition.

16 Jun 2023 , 20 Min Module

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Eyes on the prize

Sight is arguably one of our most important senses, but studies show that many people are neglecting their eye health.

01 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Eye care

Good vision doesn't always mean the eyes are healthy. Pharmacy teams can remind customers to take care of their eyes and provide product recommendations and advice for common conditions.

14 Aug 2022 , 15 Min Module

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Managing dry eye and blepharitis

Discover the link between dry eye and blepharitis and learn how to help customers effectively manage these conditions.

29 Mar 2022 , 10 Min Module

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Understanding eye care

Pharmacy teams can help customers, especially those suffering from dry eye disease.

16 Dec 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Evaluating risks to eyesight

Many people are unaware of the everyday risks they may be taking with their optical health or that when things go wrong with eyesight the consequences can be devastating

21 Oct 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Eye on the ball

It's important to understand the leading causes of sight loss and how pharmacy teams can help customers protect their eyes.

19 Sep 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Common eye conditions

This CPD module provides pharmacists with information on some common eye conditions encountered in the pharmacy.

10 Jul 2015 , 900 Min Module

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