Category: General Public
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1 Hour Screen Time Limit for Under 5s: A Right Move for Eye Care?
As parents in 2026, we navigate a world where digital tablets and smartphones often feel like essential members of the family. Whether it is providing a moment of peace during a long car journey or helping a toddler learn their phonics, screens are everywhere. However, the UK government’s March 2026 announcement has brought a significant…
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Accessible Information: Understanding the Standard and Why It Matters
We welcome Daniel Morgan-Williams from Visualise Training and Consultancy, this time sharing why it is important to include accessible information in every patient interaction. I will leave this for Dan to explain more. Understanding the Standard: Why Accessible Information Matters in Every Patient Interaction Have you’ve ever handed a patient a leaflet they couldn’t read?…
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Contact Lenses for Halloween Costumes: What You Need to Know
Halloween contact lenses enhance costumes but pose serious risks, such as infections, allergic reactions, and vision issues, if not used properly and with a prescription.
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Reasonable Adjustments: Escaping the Gatekeepers
Today, I am thrilled to welcome Dan Morgan-Williams from Visualise Training and Consultancy Ltd back to The Eye Care Advocate to discuss the crucial topic of reasonable adjustments. This is a subject that is fundamental to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, yet it is often misunderstood and poorly managed. All too often, disabled employees…
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NoBlu Buyer Beware: These Blue Light Glasses Fail the Grade
You’ve seen the ads. They pop up in your social media feed, often accompanied by a slick video and glowing, yet questionable, testimonials. They promise a simple, stylish solution to all your screen-related woes: headaches, eye strain, and poor sleep. They are, of course, blue light glasses, and they are one of the biggest trends…
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The Dispensing Optician: Optics’ Best Kept Secret
The role of a dispensing optician is one of the most vital, yet often misunderstood, professions in eye care. They are the experts who turn an optometrist’s prescription into a pair of safe, comfortable, and perfectly fitted spectacles. Today, I am incredibly proud to feature a guest post from someone who champions this profession with…
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Visual Impairment Workplace Assessments: An Employee in the Spotlight
Today on The Eye Care Advocate, we are proud to feature a guest post from Dan Morgan-Williams, founder of Visualise Training and Consultancy. Dan examines the hidden barriers that face employees with visual challenges and the importance of a holistic approach to support. For more information on visual impairment workplace assessments, you can contact him…
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Books About Glasses: Reviews for Parents & Professionals
As an optometrist, a large part of my job is about communication. But as a father, I’ve been reminded that one of the most powerful ways we communicate with our children is through stories. The idea for a new section on The Eye Care Advocate came to me while reading with my son, Arthur. I…
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Buyer Beware: The Pinhole Glasses Scam Won’t Cure Your Vision
In the world of online “miracle cures,” few are as persistent and deceptive as the pinhole glasses scam. You’ve probably seen the adverts. They promise a revolutionary, “natural” way to correct your vision. They claim to “train your eyes,” reverse short-sightedness and long-sightedness, and free you from the need for prescription glasses or contact lenses…
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AI in Optometry: A Clinician’s Guide to Safe and Ethical Use
When tools like ChatGPT first became widely accessible, I was intrigued. How could we use AI in optometry? The life of an optometrist is a constant juggle of patient interaction, clinical excellence, and commercial awareness. The thought of a tool that could help ease some of that cognitive load was exciting. But then came the…