News archive for 2023

College of Optometrists recognises outstanding contributions to the profession with Life and Honorary Fellowships

14 November 2023 | optometry, fellowships, awards, achievements, career, academic, college

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.

AOP responds to new findings on bullying, harassment and discrimination in optics

13 November 2023 | 100% Respect, GOC, General Optical Council, Association of Optometrists, AOP

The AOP endorses a commitment to more inclusive work environments for members – highlighting resources that tackle bullying and discrimination at work.

Clinic invests in Hampshire people’s eyecare

13 November 2023 | Newmedica, Hampshire, NHS, Waiting list, Cataract surgery, glaucoma, ocular plastics

Sight-saving specialist Newmedica has officially opened a multimillion-pound clinic for the people of Hampshire.

Sight loss experts warn Edinburgh eye health being neglected

13 November 2023 | sight loss, scotland, sight scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans, hazel kelly, Craig Spalding, hospital

Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans launch petition calling for new eye hospital in the capital.

Santa Claus comes to the RNIB

10 November 2023 | christmas, xmas, children, visual impairment, santa claus, letters

It’s nearly that time of year again when Santa Claus and his elves at the North Pole are busy getting ready to spread festive joy to all children.

Tech supplier search to help tackle 8am rush at GP surgeries

10 November 2023 | NHS England, Digital Pathways Framework, Mark Sayers, digital technology, innovation, Appointments

Tech specialists are being sought to help tackle the 8am rush for appointments at GP surgeries.

New YouGov data reveals that 2/3 British adults support greater use of independent health providers to cut waiting times

10 November 2023 | insourcing, NHS, waiting lists, private sector, labour party, YouGov

New YouGov data reveals that two-thirds of British adults support greater use of independent health providers to cut waiting times amid cross-party calls for NHS reform.

Move for ABDO College Principal

9 November 2023 | Robert Cubbidge, Clive Marchant, ABDO College

ABDO College Principal Dr Robert Cubbidge is to move on from his current role and focus on optometry and his academic interests.

Moorfields at Stratford opens new operating theatres for eye surgery

8 November 2023 | Moorfields, Stratford, infrastructure, waiting list, NHS, England

Moorfields Eye Hospital has welcomed the first patients for surgery at its new hub in Stratford.

Moorfields to start new retinal detachment clinical trial

8 November 2023 | Moorfields, Funding, Phase I trial, Mahi Muqit, retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy

Moorfields to start new retinal detachment clinical trial following £1.2 million MRC DPFS grant awarded to UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Independent opticians shortlisted for the 2023 SightCare Awards

8 November 2023 | optical, Opticians, awards, SightCare, shortlist

28 deserving independent optical practices have been shortlisted in their chosen categories of the 2023 SightCare Independent Optician Awards celebrating the independent spirit.

AOP champions member voices in new benefits video

7 November 2023 | AOP, member benefits, optometry, optometrists

The Association of Optometrists (AOP) produces a new member focused video to showcase the support the AOP provides through members’ careers.