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100% Optical unveils all of the new, returning, and independent brands for 2026 exhibition

Organisers of the UK’s largest optical event, 100% Optical, have announced the official exhibitor list which features top independents, returning names and brands that will be making their 100% Optical debut at the 2026 show. New eyewear and eyecare brands...

Patients with low vision benefit from optical sector seeing ‘beyond the eyes’

Patients with low vision are benefitting from an initiative developed by Visualise Training and Consultancy and funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust. Seeing Beyond the Eyes has released its impact report which highlights a huge increase in the number of optical professionals who will now refer patients with low vision to vital support services – up from only 9% to an impressive 96%.

Eye care practitioners urged to sign up for Love Your Lenses Week

Registration is now open for Love Your Lenses Week 2023, with this year’s campaign promising to ‘put contact lenses firmly in the public eye’.

Haag-Streit launches 5th ‘Slit Lamp Imaging Competition’

Haag-Streit UK (HS-UK), the leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard diagnostic and surgical devices and instruments for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and orthoptists, is delighted to announce the launch of the ‘Slit Lamp Imaging Competition 2023’.

Orbis celebrates International Day of Friendship

International eyecare charity Orbis recognises the importance of strong bonds on International Day of Friendship 2023.

New speaker for the SEE Summit

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has announced another speaker for the SEE Summit. Former GP Dr Matt Sawyer runs an environmental sustainability consultancy, SEE Sustainability, working to improve human and planetary health.

Part 2: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh Visits Ethiopia with Orbis

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh has today taken part in a historic trachoma elimination conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

AOP responds to new findings on bullying, harassment and discrimination in optics

The AOP endorses a commitment to more inclusive work environments for members – highlighting resources that tackle bullying and discrimination at work.

ABDO launches annual plan for 2024

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has launched its new annual plan, which will guide its work over the coming year on behalf of members.

College insight: RCOphth Annual Congress 2024

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists share with Eye News some insights to 2024's annual congress.

Axial length measurement advice to be shared in webinar

The first BCLA webinar of 2024 will look at using axial length measurement as a guide for decision making around myopia management.

Glaucoma UK and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists announce research award 2024

Glaucoma UK and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists are collaborating to run this prestigious award which has previously funded a range of research topics from prospective stem cell treatments to the use of big data in patient risk stratification.