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100% Optical wins ‘best brand collaboration’ accolade

Optical tradeshow won the ‘Best Brand Collaboration’ award at the Exhibition News Indy Awards for the Association of Optometrists’ (AOP) partnership with Media 10.

CHEC Blackpool celebrates World Sight Day with 10,000th patient

Community-based ophthalmology provider marks major milestone for patient choice and equitable access.

Fife councillors experience street obstacles wearing sight loss simulation-spectacles

A cross-party group of Dunfermline Councillors tried to navigate around obstacles and clutter on the streets of Dunfermline on the morning of Friday, November 24th wearing spectacles that mimic different sight loss conditions.

BELKIN Vision is pleased to announce FDA clearance for its glaucoma laser, the Eagle device

BELKIN Vision, an innovator in ophthalmic medical solutions, is pleased to announce that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for its glaucoma laser, the Eagle device.

Bookings open for education programme at 100% Optical

100% Optical releases suite of education for event that will take place from 24-26 February at ExCeL London.

Macular Society chief executive, Cathy Yelf, announces retirement

After nearly a decade of dedicated service as chief executive of leading sight loss charity the Macular Society, Cathy Yelf has announced her decision to retire in 2024.

WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Charity’s new campaign aims to dispel negative perceptions of people living with sight loss.

AOP welcomes Labour plan on primary care optometry

In a keynote health policy speech at the Institute for Government (IfG) annual conference, Karin Smyth MP committed to working with primary care optometry to reduce hospital waiting times.

Optometrists and dispensing opticians now eligible for Blue Light Card discount scheme

The AOP welcomes the move, which recognises the important healthcare service provided by the optometry profession.

Haag-Streit’s 'Slit Lamp Imaging Competition 2024' includes new video category

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 launch the Haag-Streit 'Slit Lamp Imaging Competition' in the UK once again.

Vision rehabilitation leader from Bradford shortlisted for RNIB See Differently Award

A Bradford woman has been shortlisted for an RNIB See Differently Award in recognition of her work supporting people with sensory needs to live well.

Melton optometrist and lecturer shortlisted for RNIB See Differently Award

A Leicestershire woman who is currently writing a book about a visually impaired dragon will be hoping to slay the judges at the RNIB See Differently Awards where she has been nominated in recognition of her role in the development of low vision clinics across the UK over the last 30 years.