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Open Sight Hampshire announces new Chair of Trustees

16 May 2024 | industry, appointments, open sight, charity

Open Sight Hampshire is delighted to announce Jane Brooks as its new Chair of Trustees.

Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB accredits CHEC as a system provider of gastroenterology services

2 May 2024 | CHEC, community, eyecare, healthcare, services, private, industry

CHEC Stevenage, a community-based hospital, aims to increase patient choice and maintain short waiting times.

OKKO Health announce collaboration with the University of Plymouth to measure vision in extreme environments including space

1 May 2024 | OKKO, technology, space, gravity, research, Intracranial pressure, neurology, industry

OKKO Health, a leader in innovative eye health technology, is excited to announce its collaboration with the University of Plymouth. This groundbreaking project will test eye health and track early disease detection in extreme environments, beginning with the depths of a cave and soon to monitor astronauts’ vision in the vastness of space.

Specsavers Launches brand new Roblox Obby

11 April 2024 | optometry, opticians, gamines, entertainment, Education, children, industry

Specsavers has unveiled the ‘Specsavers Obby’, a new branded obstacle course game and virtual merchandise giveaway on Roblox, marking the high-street retailer’s commitment to educating younger generations and continued steps into the gaming space.

In memory of John Hockney, 1948–2024

26 March 2024 | obituraries, industry, optrafair, cambridge optical, john hockney

“I think it is fair to say that John was 'Mr Optrafair' for many years and devoted an enormous amount of his time to ensure it was a financial success for the FMO,” said former FMO Vice-Chairman Kingsley Sleep.

Basingstoke Ophthalmology Hospital commemorates first anniversary

9 February 2024 | community services, CHEC, industry

CHEC marks one year milestone with community celebration.

Sight loss charities appoint engagement manager to oversee launch of new sight loss councils

9 February 2024 | Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, charities, infrastructure, industry, Callum Lancashire

Sight Scotland, and Sight Scotland Veterans, in partnership with Visibility Scotland, have appointed Callum Lancashire as their new Engagement Manager to oversee the launch of Sight Loss Councils in Scotland.

LambdaVision aims to refine process for in-space manufacturing of artificial retinas through ISS National Lab-sponsored investigation

1 February 2024 | ISS, retinal, artificial, LambdaVision, industry, innovation, retinitis pigmentosa, RP

Approximately 1.5 million people worldwide are affected by retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic disorder that causes vision loss. Currently there is no cure, but researchers from LambdaVision are turning to the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory to look for...