News archive for 2025
Matt Stringer, RNIB’s Chief Executive Officer commented on the fifth anniversary of start of the Covid-19 pandemic
The UK was woefully ill-prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic, and indeed any type of pandemic, with regards to the rights and needs of blind and partially sighted people. This anniversary still demonstrates that critical lessons need to be learned to...
Sneak peek: UKISCRS Cornea & Cataract Day 2025
Looking ahead to May, we're excited to be attending UKISCRS' Cornea & Cataract Day in Liverpool on 19 May. We'll be publishing our preview of the event in our upcoming April/May issue, and you'll find our larger, online preview available...
Biotech Healthcare transforms lives through its CSR initiative, 'I See You'
Biotech Healthcare, one of the fastest growing companies in the ophthalmic industry, continues to make a meaningful impact with its transformative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, 'I See You.' This program reflects the company’s mission of ‘Access to Innovation’ by...
Glaucoma UK’s World Glaucoma Week campaign encourages people to make eye health a conversation
As part of this year’s World Glaucoma Week, Glaucoma UK is encouraging people to make eye health part of their conversations – whether by booking an eye test, raising awareness, or learning more about glaucoma. World Glaucoma Week (WGW) is...
International Women’s Day 2025: In Conversation With Dr Michelle Le Cheminant
Women make up 70% of the global health and social workforce but hold only 25% of leadership roles. In ophthalmology, women represent just 25-30% of ophthalmologists. Research shows that hospitals with increased female surgeons and anesthetists have lower odds of...
Revealed: The growing crisis of workplace-related eye injuries
Nearly half of UK workers believe their job puts their eye health at risk, yet are businesses overlooking this critical issue? New survey findings commissioned by NuVision Biotherapies highlight a rising yet often ignored concern in workplace health; eye injuries...
Minister for equalities backs Sight Scotland’s push to break down accessibility barriers in Scottish venues
Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart recently met with Sight Scotland’s Policy Group to discuss the importance of improving access and inclusion in Scotland’s venues. She stressed that everyone should have the freedom to enjoy life and visit places of their choice,...
The 4th #AspireOphth Competition
That's right, we’re going to be running our fourth edition of the #AspireOphth competition, in which entrants have the opportunity to share an image which accurately reflects their aspirations in ophthalmology for a chance to win a prize. The two...
Our 100% Optical / Ophthalmology 'Photo Dump'
Here it is: the gallery you never knew you needed. We've curated a small selection of images for you that we've collected during our time at 100% Optical / Ophthalmology this past weekend. If you haven't been receiving our day-to-day...
PREVIEW: 100% Ophthalmology @ 100% Optical
1–3 March 2025 • London, UK • Register here March 2025 will see the second instalment of 100% Ophthalmology which, if you were following us last year, was a great success. Co-located alongside the well-known 100% Optical and hosted within...
ABDO welcomes Johnson & Johnson Vision as first Gold CPD Partner and exclusive 360˚ support programme launched
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) is pleased to announce Johnson & Johnson Vision as its first Gold CPD Partner (Contact Lens Opticians) – alongside the launch of an exclusively curated 360˚ support programme. Recognising the importance of the...
Thomas Pocklington Trust and Guide Dogs expands student support services to include younger age group
Sight loss charities, Guide Dogs and Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) are working together to deliver advice and guidance to blind and partially sighted students, their families and carers and any professionals that support them. The two charities have partnered to...
