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Eyes & ears

Consider the many conditions that can affect the ears and eyes.

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Eyes & ears

Managing acute otitis externa in the pharmacy

Learn more about treating acute otitis externa and your role in raising awareness of antibiotic resistance.

16 Oct 2023 , 5 Min Article

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Keep an ear out

The ears are not only vital for hearing, but balance too, so it’s important to keep them as healthy as possible. Explore various ear problems and the best self care tips and treatment advice staff can offer.

06 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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First prescriptions for glaucoma

This module covers topical treatments used in the management of glaucoma.

14 Jul 2023 , 20 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 Article

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Play it by ear

The benefits of regular visits to the optician and dentist are well understood but less attention is paid to our ears – yet hearing loss has been linked with cognitive decline and other problems. Tackling it as soon as possible is crucial.

17 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Learning update: Eye health

This eduational update article looks at common eye problems.

04 May 2023 , 900 Min Article

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Eye irritation in an adult

Louise Rowe comes to the pharmacy complaining of irritation in both her eyes for the last three to four months. Her predominant symptoms are intermittent itching and watery eyes. She has tried OTC chloramphenicol but the symptoms returned. On initial inspection both eyes appeared to be generally healthy but her eyelid margins were inflamed and sore.

25 Apr 2023 , 12 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Category Insight: Ear health

This month we're looking at earwax, hearing loss and improving accessibility for deaf customers.

28 Feb 2023 , 29 Min Article

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Hearing aids reduce chance of cognitive decline

Hearing aids and cochlear implants reduce cognitive decline, according to two new meta-analyses.

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Ear care

Ears are complex organs and when things go wrong, it's not just hearing that can be affected. This module will help pharmacy assistants give customers sound advice on how they can care for their ears.

11 Nov 2022 , 15 Min Article

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Topical antibiotics effective in conjunctivitis

A new randomised clinical trial and meta-analysis confirms that topical antibiotics significantly shorten the duration of acute infective conjunctivitis in children.

11 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Loud and clear

With more and more pharmacies offering extensive ear care services, it’s important for the whole team to be up to speed on common ear conditions

10 Oct 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 Article

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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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MHRA recalls five batches of bimatoprost eye drops

Class 3 recall issued due to faulty containers in some batches.

26 Oct 2021 , 1 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