1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (11+ words) Richard Spruce on maintaining balance as an optometrist'Association of Optometrists (AOP)...

3+ hour, 20+ min ago  (1284+ words) Updates included new roles on Council, the AOP Board elections, as well as debates on the CPD reform proposals and the consultation on vision and driving A meeting of the AOP Council on Wednesday 25 March covered Council and Board elections,…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (1558+ words) Methods for managing stress were discussed in a session led by Neil Retallic, head of optometry development at Specsavers, led a session at 100% Optical (2 March) on wellbeing for practitioners. The session, A focus on mental wellbeing " practical strategies for optical…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (250+ words) Alcon and the World Council of Optometry have launched the Dry Eye Management Map as part of a multi-year partnership An online tool that quickly generates evidence-based approaches to managing dry eye has been launched by Alcon and the World…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (297+ words) The charity is encouraging optometry practices to support the campaign, which takes place 1016 May The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) has encouraged optometry practices in the UK to participate in World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week, which takes place 1016 May. The charity…...

2+ day, 25+ min ago  (361+ words) A team of 22 people represented Vision Care for the fundraising night walk on 20 March A team of 22 walkers representing Vision Care set out on Friday 20 March to walk through the night alongside other charities supporting people without a safe, secure…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (697+ words) OT speaks with eye care professionals about the Jewish festival of Passover This week (19 April), many Jewish optometrists and dispensing opticians in the UK will mark the Jewish festival of Passover. Statistics from the General Optical Council show there are…...

2+ day, 51+ min ago  (532+ words) It is critical that everyone in Wales can get the specialised eye care they need faster and closer to home," the College of Optometrists said The College of Optometrists has identified digital connectivity, expanding access to community eye care services,…...

2+ day, 40+ min ago  (204+ words) Robert Nolan is only the second person living with deafblindness to receive an OBE Nolan became only the second deafblind person ever to receive an OBE when the 2026 investiture ceremony took place on 14 January. He received the OBE as part…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (541+ words) Based in one of London's most recognisable luxury retail locations, the practice showcases more than 40 designer brands Boots Opticians has opened the doors to its new-look Wigmore Street practice in London, providing a luxury destination featuring designer frames and clinical…...