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Eye surgeon behind destroyed Gaza hospital is honoured with a special recognition award
A Manchester-based eye surgeon who has made it his life’s mission to provide internationally-renowned eye care for the people of occupied Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem, has received a Health Champion Award from The Tropical Health & Education Trust (THET) at a special ceremony in London.
Zac’s work saving sight from Ayrshire to Addis Ababa earns nomination for RNIB See Differently Award
A West of Scotland clinician has been shortlisted for an RNIB See Differently Award in recognition of his work as an eye consultant across five hospitals in his local area as well as providing eye surgery in some of the world’s poorest regions.
Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers awards silver Fincham medal to Professor Shahina Pardhan
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers has demonstrated its continuing support for research by awarding its prestigious Silver Medal to Professor Shahina Pardhan, the UK’s first female Professor of Optometry, and by renewing its commitment to further medal awards for academic and clinical achievement.
CHEC achieves Investors in People status
CHEC, one of the largest providers of community-based ophthalmology services in the UK, has achieved Investors in People status, with its company values and culture pinpointed as being fundamental to the company’s success.
Glaucoma UK announces £100,000 Health and Social Care Professionals Award for 2024
Glaucoma UK is pleased to announce that applications for its Health and Social Care Professionals Research Award are now open.
The Worshipful Company Of Spectacle Makers closes 2023 with 9 new liverymen and 1 new court assistant
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers brought a successful 2023 to a close with the admission of 9 new Liverymen at its December Court Lunch.
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers awards 2023 Ruskell Medal for research
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers has awarded its prestigious bronze Ruskell Medal for 2023 to Dr Cristina Martinez-Fernandez de la Camara, a senior scientist in the Clinical Ophthalmology Research Group at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Oxford, for her work on RPGR-associated retinal dystrophy.
College of Optometrists recognises outstanding contributions to the profession with Life and Honorary Fellowships
The College of Optometrists has awarded three new Life Fellowships and two new Honorary Fellowships to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the profession or to the College.
Independent opticians shortlisted for the 2023 SightCare Awards
28 deserving independent optical practices have been shortlisted in their chosen categories of the 2023 SightCare Independent Optician Awards celebrating the independent spirit.
New funding will support development of wearable diagnostics for neuromuscular diseases
A researcher from the University of Glasgow has received an EPSRC Open Fellowship to develop new wearable technology capable of measuring the progress of neuromuscular diseases.
Exeter clinic manager wins VCHP Volunteer Award
Exeter VCHP clinic manager, Zoe Haigh, has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the charity during the past six years.
IACLE honors the recipients of the 2023 awards
Contact lens educators from three countries – Colombia, India, and Jordan – receive prestigious awards from the International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) for their outstanding contributions to contact lens education.
