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Axial length measurement advice to be shared in webinar
The first BCLA webinar of 2024 will look at using axial length measurement as a guide for decision making around myopia management.
Discovery Park Ventures invests £100K in new tenant Vox Imaging Technology
Discovery Park Ventures invests £100K in new tenant Vox Imaging Technology to advance ophthalmic imaging for preclinical research.
College of Optometrists responds to Labour’s partnership plans for eyecare
Shadow Health Minister, Karin Smyth MP, has outlined Labour’s plans to support improved eyecare services.
WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
Charity’s new campaign aims to dispel negative perceptions of people living with sight loss.
Macular Society chief executive, Cathy Yelf, announces retirement
After nearly a decade of dedicated service as chief executive of leading sight loss charity the Macular Society, Cathy Yelf has announced her decision to retire in 2024.
Crisis at Christmas Opticians celebrate 20-year partnership
The London Crisis at Christmas Opticians and Eyecare Service, which is run as a partnership between Crisis, the national charity for people experiencing homelessness and Vision Care for Homeless People, celebrated its 20th year in December, with the service growing from one initial clinic to nine in London.
Milton Keynes ophthalmology hospital opens doors
CHEC’s new site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.
Bookings open for education programme at 100% Optical
100% Optical releases suite of education for event that will take place from 24-26 February at ExCeL London.
Evidence shows hand-holding volunteers help significantly reduce anxiety for patients undergoing eye procedure
New evidence from an evaluation carried out by Helpforce for Friends of Moorfields shows that a volunteer’s support can help patients while they have eye surgery under local anaesthetic. 94% say the support helped them feel less anxious.
OSA members call for a 5-year practice plan at 100% Optical
Making a five-year plan for an optical or ophthalmology business is uppermost in OSA members’ minds as they look for the best means of supporting the profession at 100% Optical.
CHEC treats first surgical eye patients at Stockport Exchange
Community healthcare provider restores sight for local residents in partnership with the NHS.
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.
