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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.

SPOKE launches Indicative Guidance for contact lens opticians and independent prescribers

The Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE) has published two new Indicative Guidance documents.

Presbyopia edition of BCLA research project due to be published

A “pioneering” BCLA global consensus report will deliver evidence-based guidance to eyecare professionals on all aspects of presbyopia and its management – shaping the future of patient care for years to come.

AOP delivers world class education at record breaking 100% Optical

The AOP provided over 120 hours of CPD accredited sessions to thousands of delegates from 24 to 26 February.

Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers awards silver Fincham medal to Professor Shahina Pardhan

The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers has demonstrated its continuing support for research by awarding its prestigious Silver Medal to Professor Shahina Pardhan, the UK’s first female Professor of Optometry, and by renewing its commitment to further medal awards for academic and clinical achievement.

Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB accredits CHEC as a system provider of gastroenterology services

CHEC Stevenage, a community-based hospital, aims to increase patient choice and maintain short waiting times.

Surgeons can lead the way in transforming global health

Surgeons must provide leadership in transforming healthcare across the Global South – by integrating surgery into the global health agenda and advocating for simple and cost-effective surgical procedures that support overall health system strengthening.

Team Arunodaya is happy to announce their August rewards!

Team Arunodaya is happy to announce that in the month of August, 2024, their doctors received the following prestigious awards.

New free eye test service is open and accepting bookings

We at Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP) are pleased to announce that our brand-new clinic is now open and accepting bookings for free eye tests and spectacles. We are based at the Crisis Skylight building on Canongate in Edinburgh,...

Spectacle Makers' Charity: Student Bursary Scheme opens for 2024-25 academic year

The Spectacle Makers’ Charity has this week opened applications for student bursaries for the 2024-25 academic year. Since launch, the bursary scheme has helped more than 120 students enrolled on degree and diploma courses in dispensing, orthoptics, optometry, ophthalmic imaging...

College of Optometrists welcomes over 500 new optometrists to the profession at the 2024 Diploma Ceremonies

Last week, the College of Optometrists welcomed over 500 new optometrists to the profession in two College Diploma Ceremonies in Westminster on 12 November 2024, where new members were joined by their family, friends and peers. The ceremonies took place...

CooperVision announces UK&I OptiStudent™ award winner

The end of June saw the final of the UK&I OptiStudent™ Awards, an annual competition for optometry students across Europe, organised by global contact lens manufacturer, CooperVision. Representing Cardiff University, third year optometry student, Cherilyn Tan, was announced as this...