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Newmedica calls for transparency over glaucoma waiting lists and more collaboration with community optometrists

4 July 2025 | glaucoma, waiting list, news, industry, Newmedica
Ophthalmology provider Newmedica is calling for greater transparency by all providers over glaucoma waiting lists to tackle a ‘postcode lottery’ facing patients. Coinciding with Glaucoma Awareness Week (30 June – 6 July), Newmedica, which provides NHS and private ophthalmology services,...

Independent opticians shortlisted for the 2023 SightCare Awards

8 November 2023 | optical, Opticians, awards, SightCare, shortlist
28 deserving independent optical practices have been shortlisted in their chosen categories of the 2023 SightCare Independent Optician Awards celebrating the independent spirit.

The Complainers

1 April 2014 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
There she was. Sitting in the waiting room with her arms crossed, tut-tutting to herself and shaking her head mournfully every few minutes. We gazed at her from a safe distance while one of the nurses confirmed what we already...

Sight loss charities appoint new director of operations

31 August 2023 | infrastructure, Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans have appointed Gillian McDonald as their new Director of Operations.

Building capacity in eye health: A story of partnerships and collaborations

4 December 2024 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
In the evolving landscape of global eye health, partnerships and collaborations have been instrumental in driving capacity building and professional development. The impact of strategic alliances like VISION 2020 LINKS and the Diabetic Retinopathy Network (DR-NET) cannot be overstated, as...

Moorfields: Oculoplastic nursing and allied professionals study day

28 November 2025
This one day in-person course is designed to improve clinical practice and knowledge by highlighting new ways of working within this specialty.

Doncaster eye hospital is rated ‘Outstanding’ by industry inspectors

17 October 2023 | SpaMedica, infrastructure, inspection, Cataract surgery
The independent regulator of health and social care in England has awarded a Doncaster eye hospital the highest possible rating - ‘Outstanding’ - following an inspection that took place in August 2023.

Henrietta Alderman receives prestigious Peter Yeo Medal for outstanding leadership and commitment to the AOP

19 June 2023 | AOP, optometry, Peter Yeo Medal, Leadership
Former Chief Executive is the recipient of the highest accolade awarded by the AOP.

Primary eye health care in low- and middle-income countries

2 February 2024 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
The need for eyecare services in low- and middle-income countries Recent global estimates (2020) suggest that there is more than a three-fold difference in the prevalence of all categories of visual loss (presenting visual acuity <6/12 in the better eye)...

MP Andy Carter officially opens community healthcare clinic in Warrington

25 March 2024 | infrastructure, new hospitals, openings, CHEC, community services, private
Andy Carter, MP for Warrington South, has officially opened a brand new community ophthalmology hospital which promises to improve patient choice in the area.

WATCH EPISODE 13: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission

25 November 2025 | | charity, Volunteering, international
Welcome to the 13th episode of Beyond 2020, the video series from Andean Medical Mission | Bolivian Medical Charity that looks at strategies to eliminate avoidable blindness in countries with developing eyecare services and shares ideas and solutions to common...

New online tool will be a critical planning resource for commissioners and providers of eye health care

11 February 2025 | optometry, research, AMD, glaucoma, cataracts, UK Eye Care Data Hub, technology
Eye disease is a major contributor to national health service backlogs, and the number of cases is set to significantly increase with an ageing population. Organisations from across the UK’s eye care sector, including the Association of British Dispensing Opticians...