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CHEC Announces Collaboration with Award-winning Eyecare Company

Leading ophthalmologist Nikolina Budimlija to host CPD event in early October. Collaboration with family run Scope Eyecare reflects CHEC’s continued expansion of services and expertise.

Independent Opticians Win SightCare Excellence Awards at the 2022 SightCare Business & Networking Conference

Six deserving independent optical practices were named as winners in the 2022 SightCare Awards celebrating the independent spirit.

New eye hospital opens in Chester

SpaMedica, which specialises in NHS cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy, will help significantly reduce waiting times for local patients.

Presidency changes hands at the International Opticians Association (IOA)

This year saw the baton of the presidency of the International Opticians Association (IOA) handed from Fiona Anderson to Donald Crichton BSc (Hons) FBDO.

Visually Impaired Creators perform at Edinburgh Fringe

What’s it like to see a show… without seeing it?

Print refresh for leading optical journal, Optometry Today

Optometry Today (OT) rolls out its first full print refresh since 2015, launching in the August/September edition.

New Boots Opticians store opens in St James Quarter, Edinburgh

A brand-new Boots Opticians store has now opened in Edinburgh St James Quarter offering a wide range of frames, from designer brands such as Tom Ford, Gucci and Ray-Ban, as well as sustainable ranges and stylish own brand frames.

BCLA to stage its first in-person Presidential Address since pandemic

The new President of the BCLA will highlight the “fears and opportunities” in the contact lens industry as part of the first face-to-face address to members in four years.

AOP champions member voices in new benefits video

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

World leading ophthalmology experts join line-up at free optometry summit in Bristol

Up to 12 CPD points on offer as SpaMedica hosts its 2023 Optometry Conference at The Bristol Pavilion on 26 November.

CHEC treats first surgical eye patients at REAL Battersea clinic

Community healthcare provider restores sight for local residents in partnership with the NHS.

Leicester Community Eye Hospital recognised as ‘Good’

Care and Quality Commission awards CHEC coveted quality rating.