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Halloween contact lens trend could put sight at risk, warns ABDO
As Halloween approaches, the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) is urging consumers to think carefully before purchasing novelty cosmetic contact lenses online or from non-professional sources. ABDO continues to highlight the widespread lack of awareness regarding the risks associated...
The Opening of CooperVision’s new global innovation hub, The Vision Centre
Last month, CooperVision officially opened The Vision Centre, its new global innovation and R&D hub, at Adanac Park, Nursling, Southampton. The opening was attended by Al White, President & CEO, Cooper Companies; Jerry Warner, President of CooperVision; Debbie Olive, Global...
Eye tests data shows only 5% of children aged five and under had an eye test in 2025
Marking World Sight Day, new analysis of UK eye tests data estimates that only around 5% of the total population of children aged 5 years and under had an eye test in 2025, despite optometrists and opticians recommending that children...
David Baker, optometrist and author, takes office as Master of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers
Optometrist and author David Baker was installed on Wednesday 30 September 2026 as Master of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. David was born in London and attended The Latymer School, Edmonton, then graduated from Aston University with a degree...
Technology troubles
Now that the nights are drawing in and Halloween is upon us again, we might find ourselves spending a bit more time inside to escape the cold and rain. With this retreat, technology use becomes more prevalent, which has reminded...
Heidelberg Engineering and Orbis expand global eyecare education
Building on a successful collaboration that began in 2024, Heidelberg Engineering and international eye care charity Orbis are expanding their global ophthalmic education partnership in 2026, with four additional expert-led webinars delivered through Orbis’s Cybersight telemedicine and e-learning platform. Throughout...
Haag-Streit announces “Slit Lamp Imaging Competition 2026” winners
Haag-Streit UK, the leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard diagnostic and surgical devices and instruments for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and orthoptists, is proud to announce the winners of the annual Haag-Streit “Slit Lamp Imaging Competition 2026.” Image category First place in...
Sight loss to styling the stars – how Moorfields gave JJ a second chance
Thanks to surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital, JJ Savani has had vision restored in one eye, but this is only half the story – his life has been completely transformed; and as a thank you, JJ is giving all author...
New research aims to build evidence base for braille food labelling across the UK
Blind and partially sighted people across the UK are being invited to share their experiences of accessing food packaging as part of a new survey designed to strengthen the case for mandatory braille food labelling. The survey, launched by Sight...
ABDO has announced the appointment of Pragna Raghwani and Daniel Green to the ABDO Board
After inviting all eligible members to stand for election and completing the nomination process, ABDO is pleased to announce the appointment of Pragna Raghwani and Daniel Green to its Board. Pragna Raghwani, FBDO, is a retail director/partner at Specsavers, where...
In a new international eye study, nearly one in five patients report encountering bogus treatments
An international study, supported by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields, of almost 1,000 people living with sight loss, found that nearly one in five reported receiving or encountering eye treatments they believed to be ‘bogus’. The study raises concerns in...
Registration is now open for 100% Ophthalmology / Optical 2027
100% Ophthalmology offers a dedicated platform for sharing expertise, exploring the latest clinical advancements, and driving improved patient outcomes, while shaping the future of topics such as refractive surgery, ocular surface disease, glaucoma, and more. Co-located with 100% Optical, the...
