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Eyes & ears

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

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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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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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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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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 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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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

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Managing ear problems

The past year has seen many challenges for ear health, both directly and indirectly as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

11 Oct 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Let's hear it for the ears

Ear problems are common, can cause considerable distress and may even offer the first indication that a person has a serious disease. 

19 May 2021 , 4 Min Article

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The deafening silence of ear problems

Hearing loss can be devastating and isolating, but pharmacy teams can help to improve accessibility within the pharmacy.

14 Dec 2020 , 5 Min Article

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