Category: General News

September 22, 2026
Specsavers and parkrun launch new StartLine Initiative to help people with accessibility needs
Specsavers and parkrun launch new StartLine Initiative to help people with accessibility needs
StartLine Initiative, a new nationwide programme designed to remove some of the practical and emotional barriers
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September 14, 2026
The College’s British Optical Association Museum hosts hundreds of visitors at Open House 2026
The College’s British Optical Association Museum hosts hundreds of visitors at Open House 2026
it’s wonderful to see hundreds more people learn about the history of optics and eye care
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September 14, 2026
Glaucoma was the third most commonly recorded medical condition among car and motorcycle licence holders
Glaucoma was the third most commonly recorded medical condition among car and motorcycle licence holders
Eye-related issues were also among the most common conditions linked to licences being revoked
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September 14, 2026
Specsavers celebrates century of dispensing expertise through #LoveDOWeek
Specsavers celebrates century of dispensing expertise through #LoveDOWeek
There is no single route to success in dispensing
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September 8, 2026
MP for Daventry sees first-hand how community optometry can meet rising NHS demand
MP for Daventry sees first-hand how community optometry can meet rising NHS demand
Over 600,000 people are currently waiting for an ophthalmology appointment
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September 3, 2026
Headlight glare is becoming a road safety and eye health issue
Headlight glare is becoming a road safety and eye health issue
Why glare now matters in practice
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September 2, 2026
New FODO strategy published
New FODO strategy published
In three distinct, high-level policy priorities, FODO says it will:
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September 2, 2026
Blackfin x David Foster Foundation 40th Anniversary
Blackfin x David Foster Foundation 40th Anniversary
The anniversary celebrations reached their pinnacle on Friday evening
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September 2, 2026
ECP’s encouraged to refresh paediatric knowledge
ECP’s encouraged to refresh paediatric knowledge
The campaign will encourage parents and carers to make eye tests a part of their children’s regular healthcare
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