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Sight loss to styling the stars – how Moorfields gave JJ a second chance
Thanks to surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital, JJ Savani has had vision restored in one eye, but this is only half the story – his life has been completely transformed; and as a thank you, JJ is giving all author...
New research aims to build evidence base for braille food labelling across the UK
Blind and partially sighted people across the UK are being invited to share their experiences of accessing food packaging as part of a new survey designed to strengthen the case for mandatory braille food labelling. The survey, launched by Sight...
ABDO has announced the appointment of Pragna Raghwani and Daniel Green to the ABDO Board
After inviting all eligible members to stand for election and completing the nomination process, ABDO is pleased to announce the appointment of Pragna Raghwani and Daniel Green to its Board. Pragna Raghwani, FBDO, is a retail director/partner at Specsavers, where...
In a new international eye study, nearly one in five patients report encountering bogus treatments
An international study, supported by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields, of almost 1,000 people living with sight loss, found that nearly one in five reported receiving or encountering eye treatments they believed to be ‘bogus’. The study raises concerns in...
Registration is now open for 100% Ophthalmology / Optical 2027
100% Ophthalmology offers a dedicated platform for sharing expertise, exploring the latest clinical advancements, and driving improved patient outcomes, while shaping the future of topics such as refractive surgery, ocular surface disease, glaucoma, and more. Co-located with 100% Optical, the...
IAPB announces partners for Global Summit for Eye Health
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) today announced that fourteen leading eye care and development organisations – including private-sector companies and major charities – will serve as High Impact Partners supporting the first-ever Global Summit for Eye...
World’s largest vision award goes to Botond Roska and José-Alain Sahel
Botond Roska, Director of Science at the Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel (IOB), and José-Alain Sahel, University of Pittsburgh and Chair of the IOB Scientific Advisory Board, have been awarded the 2026 António Champalimaud Vision Award. Worth EUR...
SightCare showcases 40 years of independent success at exclusive practice event
Independent optical practice owners and managers are being invited to take an exclusive look inside one of the UK's long-established independent practices as SightCare continues its series of regional networking events. Hosted at Andrew Morgan Opticians in Boston Spa on...
ABDO publishes special centenary supplement celebrating 100 years of the dispensing optics profession
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has published a special commemorative supplement marking 100 years of the dispensing optics profession, as part of its year-long centenary celebrations. Included with the September issue of Dispensing Optics journal, the souvenir publication...
Primary eyecare professionals encouraged to refresh paediatric knowledge ahead of sector-wide children's eye health campaign
Practitioners across the UK are being encouraged to refresh their knowledge, skills and confidence in paediatric eye care ahead of a new sector-wide child eye health public awareness campaign launching in the early autumn. The campaign will encourage parents and...
New Moorfields stem cell treatment improves vision for untreatable condition
A new breakthrough stem cell treatment for ARK (aniridia-related keratopathy) has seen patients’ vision improve for this previously untreatable rare genetic eye condition in a first-in-human clinical trial at Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, published in...
Senior pupil warns of barriers young people with visual impairment face in the workplace
A pupil from Portobello High School, Edinburgh, is speaking out about the challenges visually impaired young people face in securing work experience and employment opportunities, after overcoming barriers of her own through a summer internship with Sight Scotland. Millie Williams,...
