The Latest Vision Sector News

June 9, 2026
Obituary – Simon Bartley OBE 

Simon gave distinguished service to the City of London livery movement

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June 9, 2026
OFNC further statement on ERS and GIRFT

Governenment policy fails to provide the proper financial underpinning for practices

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June 9, 2026
GOC suspends Bolton-based optometrist from register 

GOC has decided to suspend an optometrist based in Bolton, from its register for two months.

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June 8, 2026
PRIMARY EYE CARE “unable to support” government’s new IT system without additional funding    

Noting in the plan will pay for the additional clinical and administrative burdens 

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June 8, 2026
Millions to get faster eye care on the high street

The College stated ” it’s pleased to contribute to the new GIRFT guidance for glaucoma care.”

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June 8, 2026
OBITUARY  – Professor Mohammed (Mo) Jalie DSc, SMSA, FBDO (Hons), Hon FCGI, Hon FCOptom, MCMI

He was admired and loved by all he knew him. 

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June 8, 2026
BCLA launches plan to ‘Transform’ membership programme

The Transform programme launches as the BCLA approaches its 50th anniversary year

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June 8, 2026
Inclusive cataract care for patients with LD

Challenging assumptions about local anaesthetic surgery

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June 8, 2026
Optometry Tomorrow is getting closer, and we can’t wait to welcome you next week!

The College and Opchat News look forward to seeing you

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June 8, 2026
Specsavers directors share why volunteering matters during Volunteers’ Week 2026

Specsavers recognises the difference volunteers make every day and to highlight the role professional skills can play

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June 9, 2026
Three New Characters of Italian Elegance from Nirvan Javan 
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May 18, 2026
EKKIU by Swiss Eyewear Group Turns Up
Completing the look, premium Tritan lenses from Eastman Read More..
May 13, 2026
Introducing eye-light®
A light therapy that enables eye care practitioners to target the root cause of Dry Eye Read More..
May 13, 2026
HOYA Vision Care launches Sensity 3
Sensity 3 addresses these challenges head-on, Read More..

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