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National Usher Syndrome Helpline launched to provide one-stop support for people with Usher syndrome

Deafblind UK and Deafblind Scotland have announced the launch of a new Usher Syndrome Helpline, a dedicated national support service for people living with Usher syndrome and for families, carers and professionals supporting them. Launched by the charity partnership on...

ABDO Pay and Reward Survey findings

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has published the findings of its recent Pay and Reward Survey, providing detailed insight into salaries, benefits, professional recognition and career progression across the profession. The survey, which had a 27% response rate,...

RNIB says lack of accessible health information during COVID pandemic put blind and partially sighted people at greater risk

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has responded to the report from the third module of the official UK Covid Inquiry which provides limited details of how a repeat of such a situation could be avoided in any...

World-class eye health centre in London named

A new, world-class centre for eye care, research, and education, opening in Camden in 2027 has been officially named. A partnership between Moorfields Eye Hospital, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, and Moorfields Eye Charity, the new centre will be called...

College of Optometrists publishes guidance on GLP-1 weight loss drugs and vision

GLP-1 weight loss drugs and vision: what clinicians need to know The College of Optometrists has issued guidance for clinicians following the publication of a recent MHRA drug safety update which has drawn attention to a very rare risk of...

David Reed MP met with clinical teams in Exeter who are supporting NHS ophthalmology services

MP for Exmouth and Exeter East visited SpaMedica Exeter to discuss how independent sector capacity is supporting NHS ophthalmology services across the country. SpaMedica is one of the UK’s largest independent providers of NHS-funded ophthalmology care, specialising in cataract surgery...

UK Eye Care Data Hub updated with additional eye conditions

The UK Eye Care Data Hub, the most up-to-date and comprehensive model of the UK’s eyecare workforce and eye diseases in one place, has been expanded to almost double the number of eye conditions and update aspects of the sector...

‘World first’ virtual reality eye retrieval programme helps make more sight-saving corneal transplants available for patients

A ‘world first’ virtual reality eye retrieval training programme, created by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)’s Tissue and Eye Services and Digital Learning Teams, will help to increase the number of sight-saving corneas available for transplant across the UK by...

More time, more money – Moorfields Eye Charity scales-up support for PhDs

New London Living Wage stipend and 4-year studentships to catalyse next generation of eye health leaders. Moorfields Eye Charity has expanded its PhD studentship programme to boost support for early-career researchers and accelerate the development of innovative treatments. Announced this...

Married sighted guide runners take on Edinburgh Marathon for Sight Scotland

When Javi and Nuria take their place on the start line of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this May, they will not be simply running a race. They will be showing what is possible when you refuse to give up on...

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh urges action on avoidable sight loss

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), today encouraged urgent action to tackle the global crisis of avoidable sight loss. Attending the World Health Assembly for the first time, The...

Four weeks to go until Optometry Tomorrow 2026

With just four weeks to go, now is the time to secure your place at Optometry Tomorrow 2026. The College of Optometrists' flagship conference takes place on 14 and 15 June at the Harrogate Convention Centre. Two days of learning,...