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Specsavers joins IAPB to advocate for better eye health

31 March 2025 | IAPB, eye health, Specsavers, partnership, Call for Change, Access to Care
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) proudly welcomes Specsavers as a pivotal new member, joining the global alliance for the eye health sector in the fight against avoidable sight loss. "For more than four decades, Specsavers has...

National dementia guidelines updated thanks to Moorfields-led initiative

28 August 2025 | NHS, dementia, Moorfields Eye Hospital, clinical guidelines, NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has today updated its national dementia guidance to recommend that all patients newly diagnosed with dementia are offered an eye health assessment with an optometrist. Previously, patients diagnosed with dementia were...
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Ocular Telehealth: A Practical Guide, 1st Edition

3 February 2023 | | EYE - General
Ocular Telehealth: A Practical Guide is in its first edition, which is great considering the recent adjustments to practical medical delivery that the COVID-19 pandemic has mandated. Overall, this book is well written in a structured format defining the uses...
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Patient satisfaction after refractive lens exchange with an EDOF lens

5 August 2020 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
The aim of this study was to identify independent factors associated with postoperative satisfaction after refractive lens exchange with an extended depth of focus intraocular lens (EDOF IOL). Patients who underwent a refractive lens exchange with bilateral implantation of the...
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Corneal dellen following strabismus surgery

3 October 2022 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of corneal dellen (CD) development, the healing process and associated factors that affect the development and healing of CD formation after strabismus surgery. This study retrospectively reviewed 1264 eyes of 714 patients from...

Hanson Medical is bringing Market Leading Norlase® Eye Lasers to the UK

1 October 2024 | Company Profiles, Contracts & Distributors, Research & Development
Hanson Medical, a leading supplier of medical technology, has secured an exclusive agreement to become the sole distributor of Norlase's next-generation ophthalmic laser solutions. Hanson Medical will be offering all three of Norlase’s lasers to UK and Republic of Ireland...

Surgitrac Instruments is pleased to welcome back Scott Shipley as our new Clinical Representative for the Midlands region.

10 December 2024 | Company Profiles, Recruitment & Personnel
Sugitac Instruments is delighted to announce the addition of Scott Shipley as our new Clinical Representative for the Midlands region. Scott brings a strong passion for ophthalmology, a dedication to client relations, and a wealth of expertise that make him...

Haag-Streit UK launches new METIS 900 ophthalmic microscope system

21 March 2025 | Research & Development
Haag-Streit UK is delighted to announce the launch of the new METIS 900 ophthalmic microscope system. The METIS combines Haag-Streit’s legendary optics with high-definition 4k visualisation and a stable coaxial red reflex, delivering superb clarity and detail for all surgical...

Haag-Streit UK to move away from NHS Supply Chain

28 May 2025 | Contracts & Distributors, Company Profiles
Haag-Streit UK has announced that they will no longer be working with NHS Supply Chain. To provide a more flexible, transparent procurement process, Haag-Streit UK will be supplying their products direct to NHS trusts and ophthalmic healthcare providers from 1st...

OSA regulatory advice baton moves to new expert

6 November 2025 | optometry, appointments
The OSA’s regulatory advice service – a key element of membership for many optical businesses – is moving to safe new hands as Ann Blackmore retires after six years at the helm. Ann’s extensive knowledge of the optical landscape, both...

The College welcomes inclusion of optometry in NHS England’s strategic commissioning framework

2 December 2025 | optometry, NHS, leadership
Last week, NHS England published a new framework that sets out what it expects from integrated care boards (ICBs) in the strategic commissioner role, and what ICBs and providers can expect from NHS England, as part of a step-by-step guide...

SightCare appoints Stephen Bolland to its Board of Directors

11 February 2026 | industry news
The SightCare Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Bolland as a Director of SightCare, following his successful election at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 28 January 2026. Stephen is an owner and the practice manager...