Tag: community
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Why a Purpose-Built Clinical Kit is a Necessity, Not a Luxury
This post is a review of the newly-launched “OptoKit by AK“. I was lucky enough to have an early-peek at this new project by Aaminah Khan and I have offered to write a review based on my findings of this new clinical kit, after putting it to the test in several of my clinics. Several…
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Recommended Books for Optometry Students Starting in 2026
This article discussing my recommended books for optometry students starting in 2026 contains affiliate links to Amazon. Any products purchased via these links may generate a referral fee for The Eye Care Advocate. Embarking on an optometry degree in the UK in 2026 is an incredible milestone. To navigate the complexities of vision science and…
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Your Optometry Career Path: Why Wrong Turns Are Just Data
This post is a sample of what is in The Eye Care Advocate Community. The value for the wider eyecare audience regarding their optometry career path is why I am sharing this on the main website today. Posts like these are shared twice weekly in our community – so if this is helpful and you…
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Communication Skills in Optometry: Why Email Etiquette Matters
There is a fascinating story from the world of gaming that perfectly highlights the shift we are seeing in digital interaction, especially regarding communication skills. The developers of a game called “After Hours” noticed their support system was failing. Players were sending emails for help, but the system couldn’t process them. Why? Because the players…
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Why “PERRLA” is Often a Lie: How to Master Effective Pupil Assessments
Have you ever seen “PERRLA” written in a patient’s notes, only to realise they are 80 years old and have artificial lenses? Since accommodation (the “A” in PERRLA) is physically impossible for a pseudophakic patient, that clinical recording tells us the assessment was likely rushed or “auto-filled”. Pupil assessment is the bridge between the eye…