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Johnson & Johnson announces lead vaccine candidate for COVID-19

Johnson & Johnson has announced the selection of a lead COVID-19 vaccine candidate and the rapid scaling of its manufacturing capacity with the goal of providing global supply of more than one billion doses.

World Ophthalmology Congress goes virtual

The World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC2020) has decided to make its June meeting virtual, to provide "an opportunity to come together, collaborate and share the latest advancements in eye care".

New President and President-elect of the UK and Éire Glaucoma Society announced

Glaucoma UK has announced the appointments of the new President and President-elect for its UK and Éire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS).

ABDO College and bookshop at 100% Optical

At 100% Optical, ABDO College will be offering attendees the chance to learn more about ABDO College courses, from the popular optical assistant course through to ophthalmic dispensing and contact lenses optician qualifications.

CHEC expands transformative MIGS service

CHEC, a community healthcare provider delivering specialist ophthalmology services on behalf of the NHS, has announced the expansion of its minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) service. MIGS is an innovative approach combining glaucoma treatment with cataract surgery, utilising advanced techniques...

College of Optometrists urges next government to prioritise eye health

The College of Optometrists is calling on the next Westminster government to establish optometrists as the first port of call for anyone with an eyecare issue.

Children and Young People’s Commissioner commends Sight Scotland for leading the way in inclusive education

Nicola Killean, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, has praised Sight Scotland for not only upholding the rights of visually impaired children and young people, but also empowering them to know their own rights so they can shape their own educational journey.

SightCare Conference 2023

The SightCare conference brings independent optical practice’s together on 29 and 30 January 2023 at the Telford International Centre to network with their colleagues and peers and enjoy two days of workshops, keynote speakers, CPD education, learning and fun. This...

CHEC Slough CPD Event

This CPD session on 'Urgent Eye Conditions' will be hosted by Koushik Roy, Ophthalmologist at CHEC. Throughout the evening, you will be able to meet our fantastic team, have a site tour of our hospital, discuss referral pathways and take...

CHEC Warrington CPD Event

This CPD session on 'Post Operative Cataract Management' will be hosted by Grant Guthrie, Ophthalmologist at CHEC Warrington. Throughout the evening, you will be able to meet our fantastic team, have a site tour of our brand new hospital, discuss...

CHEC Wandsworth CPD Open Evening

This CPD session on 'Precision Vision: Cutting-Edge Intraocular Lens Options for Cataract Surgery' will be hosted by Mahmoud Rabie, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Director of Ophthalmology at CHEC. Throughout the evening, you will be able to meet our fantastic team,...

CHEC Macclesfield CPD Open Evening

This CPD session on 'Precision Vision: Cutting-Edge Intraocular Lens Options for Cataract Surgery' will be hosted by Mahmoud Rabie, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Director of Ophthalmology at CHEC. Throughout the evening, you will be able to meet our fantastic team,...