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Edinburgh local plans to run Scottish half marathon for Fight for Sight

10 August 2023 | charity, fundraising, fight for sight, stargardts
A local to Edinburgh and East Lothian who suffers from Stargardts disease will run the Scottish half marathon to fundraise for Fight for Sight.

Ombudsman responds to Letby verdict

21 August 2023 | Ombudsman, Lucy Letby, NHS
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, Rob Behrens, comments on the verdict in the trial of Lucy Letby.

ABDO responds to the GOC contact lens consultation

17 September 2023 | ABDO, GOC, contact lens, Max Halford
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) welcomes the General Optical Council (GOC) consultation on the definition of contact lens aftercare and verification of contact lens specifications.

UK rejoins Horizon Europe research funding programme

19 September 2023
The UK government has announced that it will rejoin the €95bn Horizon Europe research framework.

Full programme released for the SEE Summit

28 September 2023 | sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), SEE, SEE Summit, ABDO, Conference, event
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.

New Boots Opticians store opens in St James Quarter, Edinburgh

16 October 2023 | Boots, Opticians, Edinburgh, Glasses, contact lens
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

11 October 2023 | BCLA, Rakesh Kapoor, President, contact lens
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.

Clinic invests in Hampshire people’s eyecare

13 November 2023 | Newmedica, Hampshire, NHS, Waiting list, Cataract surgery, glaucoma, ocular plastics
Sight-saving specialist Newmedica has officially opened a multimillion-pound clinic for the people of Hampshire.

ABDO to launch new course in paediatric eyecare

17 November 2023 | Paediatric, Association of British Dispensing Opticians, courses, education, CPD
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has announced plans to launch a new professional certificate in paediatric eyecare that will enable eyecare practitioners to develop advanced skills and knowledge in relation to many different aspects of paediatric eyecare, including myopia management.

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

23 November 2023 | glaucoma, spamedica, conference, free, Sunday, Bristol
Up to 12 CPD points on offer as SpaMedica hosts its 2023 Optometry Conference at The Bristol Pavilion on 26 November.

Pupils at a South Lanarkshire school experienced the challenges voters with sight loss face when casting their ballots

27 November 2023 | RNIB, youth forum, democracy, politics, elections, education, school
The mock election, which was held at Uddingston Grammar School on Friday 24 November, was organised by RNIB Scotland, in collaboration with South Lanarkshire Council and Haggeye, RNIB Scotland's award-winning youth forum.

An educational review: Teach the Teachers Course

5 December 2023 | | education, teach, teachers, courses, rcophth, learning, review
In the ever-changing landscape of medicine, staying up-to-date of the latest developments is essential, especially for specialists such as ophthalmologists.