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Deadline approaching for Edinburgh scholarship applications

The University of Edinburgh has opened applications for scholarships to its two online courses, the MSc in Primary Care Ophthalmology and the ChM in Clinical Ophthalmology.

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’.

First online education day for locum optometrists

The AOP’s online locum day will take place on Sunday 25 June, 09:30-15:45.

Clinical services provider 18 Week Support reacts to government’s Elective Recovery Taskforce plan

18 Week Support is an independent service provider offering high quality clinical support services to NHS Trusts throughout the UK.

Tech supplier search to help tackle 8am rush at GP surgeries

Tech specialists are being sought to help tackle the 8am rush for appointments at GP surgeries.

Clinic invests in Hampshire people’s eyecare

Sight-saving specialist Newmedica has officially opened a multimillion-pound clinic for the people of Hampshire.

Birmingham welcomes new ophthalmology hospital

CHEC’s new Kings Norton site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.

Low Vision Questionnaire

Participation in this survey is greatly appreciated and will help eyecare practitioners to provide the support patients with vision loss deserve.

In memory of John Hockney, 1948–2024

“I think it is fair to say that John was 'Mr Optrafair' for many years and devoted an enormous amount of his time to ensure it was a financial success for the FMO,” said former FMO Vice-Chairman Kingsley Sleep.

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...

The College of Optometrists welcomes recommendations to increase support for NHS eyecare costs

Sarah Cant, Director of Policy and Strategy, The College of Optometrists, commented: “The College of Optometrists welcomes Healthwatch England’s recommendations to increase the support available for people on low incomes so that they can meet the costs of eyecare, a...

STEPPER Eyewear see their funding in action at VCHP

STEPPER Eyewear’s ongoing support for Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP)'s running costs was in evidence in August at the London Crisis Centre, when patients were visiting the clinic for eye examinations and new glasses to be dispensed. STEPPER’s Business...