PURPOSE Measurements obtained from the right and left eye of a subject are often correlated whereas many statistical tests assume observations in a sample are independent. Hence, data collected from both eyes cannot be combined without taking this correlation into account. Current practice is reviewed with reference to articles published in three optometry journals, viz., Ophthalmic and Physiol...

OBJECTIVES Unconventional locations outwith general medical practice may prove opportunities for screening. The aim was to determine the resource implications and economics of a screening service using random capillary blood glucose (rCBG) tests to detect raised blood glucose levels in the "at risk" population attending high street optometry practices. METHOD A screening service was implement...

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is an antidiscrimination law that covers those persons with handicaps who are otherwise qualified to participate in and benefit from the programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. This article discusses the qualified handicapped applicant, especially individuals who have been identified as learning disabled, who meets the academi...

Vitamin B12 (also known as cobalamin) is an essential vitamin for neurological function. Vitamin B12 deficiency optic neuropathy is a rare complication of this deficiency that results in progressive, bilateral, painless vision loss that is often associated with reduced color vision and central or cecocentral scotomas. The following case report discusses the diagnosis and management of vitamin B...

Optometry Australia’s infection control guidelines 2020 deliver a revision of the paper: Infection for optometrists 2016. A review recent literature was undertaken, with information collected from peer-reviewed journal articles, professional societies, government health departments and instructions equipment manufacturers. This used to provide an update on current best practice. The are present...