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Pharmacies in Wales supply medicines ordered by optometrists

The new NHS service allows pharmacies to supply the products without a GP prescription and free of charge.

21 Apr 2026

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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

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CPD module: Glaucoma

Charles Gladwin reviews the nature of types of glaucoma and ocular hypertension and approaches to treatment.

09 Dec 2024

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Top tips for summer eye care

The summer eye care category is an opportunity for pharmacy teams to offer products and advice.

23 Jul 2024

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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

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Eye care

Good vision doesn't necessarily mean the eyes are healthy, so it's important for pharmacy teams to remind customers to take care of their eyes. They can also provide product recommendations and advice for common conditions.

12 Jan 2024

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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

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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

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Advancing the management of dry eye

HydraMed eye drops contain a unique bi-polymer of two synergistic ingredients – sodium hyaluronate (HA) and TS-polysaccharide.

15 Jun 2023

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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

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Listen up and look ahead

With many NHS non-essential health services paused, there is an opportunity for pharmacists to step into the market.

13 Oct 2022

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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

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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

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Conjunctivitis or coronavirus?

Could viral conjunctivitis be a symptom of Covid-19 infection?

24 Jun 2020

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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

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