News archive for 2023
The world in union
"It’s the world in union, the world as one…” Hearing these lyrics as a sports fan means only one thing: it’s time for the Rugby World Cup! This four-yearly sporting extravaganza should hit your TV screens around the same time...
CHEC Northampton recognised as ‘Outstanding’
Care and Quality Commission awards community eye hospital highest possible rating.
Thomas Truckenbrod awarded for his outstanding contribution to the optical profession
The International Opticians Association (IOA) has given Thomas Truckenbrod a special award recognising his outstanding contribution to the optical profession. The award was presented by IOA director of development Elaine Grisdale at the SILMO d’Or ceremony on Saturday 30 September in Paris.
BCLA announces industry specialist as new chair
An optometrist with more than 20 years’ experience of working in the eyecare industry has been unveiled as the new chair of the BCLA.
The NRC achieves Carbon Neutrality for the second year running
The NRC has successfully achieved carbon neutrality for 2022, alongside a significant reduction in emissions in a number of areas.
Orbis teams up with the Alcon Foundation and OMEGA to improve eyecare in Zambia
The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital returns to Zambia for a three-week training project in Lusaka coinciding with World Sight Day on October 12.
Full programme released for the SEE Summit
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has announced the full programme for the SEE Summit, which takes place on 9 October 7pm–9pm online.
Webinar will look at impact of menopause on eye health
A BCLA webinar will look at the impact going through the menopause can have on female eye health.
Blind woman left traumatised after she feared falling in front of speeding train
A blind woman footballer from Edinburgh was left traumatised after she feared falling in front of a speeding train when rail staff never showed up to help her.
100% Optical wins ‘best brand collaboration’ accolade
Optical tradeshow won the ‘Best Brand Collaboration’ award at the Exhibition News Indy Awards for the Association of Optometrists’ (AOP) partnership with Media 10.
Researchers pursue personalised pathways for glaucoma care
Researchers, funded by Glaucoma UK in partnership with The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, are investigating the potential for personalised glaucoma care by mapping clinical trial data and real-word outcomes to individuals.
Oculomics and Big Data changes the game for Medical Ophthalmologists
Oculomics and Big Data changes the game for Medical Ophthalmologists, and here's why.
