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August 25, 2026
Senior Pupil Warns of Barriers Young People with Visual Impairment Face in the Workplace
Senior Pupil Warns of Barriers Young People with Visual Impairment Face in the Workplace
Millie Williams, has the rare genetic eye condition Leber’s congenital amaurosis
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August 25, 2026
AOP appoints new Councillors to advance student and early career representation
AOP appoints new Councillors to advance student and early career representation
AOP appoints new Councillors to advance student and early career representation Updated Council roles support improved representation across the profession The Association of Optometrists (AOP) welcomes four new Councillors to represent Optometrist in training (OIT) and Newly-qualified optometrist (NQ) members, as part of the AOP’s updated Council structure. The changes…
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August 25, 2026
Just ONE MONTH, PARIS becomes the THE GLOBAL CAPITAL OF THE EYEWEAR
Just ONE MONTH, PARIS becomes the THE GLOBAL CAPITAL OF THE EYEWEAR
PARIS THE GLOBAL CAPITAL OF THE EYEWEAR AND OPTICAL INDUSTRY in September
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August 24, 2026
Specsavers appoints dispensing optician Emily Head to UK optics board
Specsavers appoints dispensing optician Emily Head to UK optics board
Emily started her career in optics at just 16,
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August 21, 2026
Optometrists please get involved, we need you!
Optometrists please get involved, we need you!
Your views on AS-OCT for community-based care for children at risk of uveitis.
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Princess Royal honour for Specsavers training programme
Princess Royal honour for Specsavers training programme
Many learners start their journey as optical assistants and use Cert 3 as a springboard
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August 20, 2026
Specsavers to celebrate 100 years of dispensing profession at PAC 2026
Specsavers to celebrate 100 years of dispensing profession at PAC 2026
Plans include special tote bags and lanyards for dispensing delegates.
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SightCare invites independent opticians behind the scenes at Thomas Carter
SightCare invites independent opticians behind the scenes at Thomas Carter
The event is open to both SightCare members and non-members
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August 18, 2026
Optical profession urged to share views in survey on GOC proposals to revise the sight testing statement
Optical profession urged to share views in survey on GOC proposals to revise the sight testing statement
Have your say www.surveymonkey.com/r/THCMY6B.
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August 17, 2026
BCLA webinar to help optometry students make the most of university life and prepare for practice
BCLA webinar to help optometry students make the most of university life and prepare for practice
This webinar is about hearing directly from someone who has recently made the UNI journey
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August 25, 2026
A new photochromic addition to Flex Frames
It’s a simple, standout feature that children enjoy Read More..
A new photochromic addition to Flex Frames
It’s a simple, standout feature that children enjoy Read More..
August 19, 2026
WaSun to launch adaptive prescription eyewear with on-demand tinting in 2026
WaSun’s lenses are electrically controlled Read More..
WaSun to launch adaptive prescription eyewear with on-demand tinting in 2026
WaSun’s lenses are electrically controlled Read More..
August 17, 2026
Introducing Ashton Riley Lenses
Discover the difference premium lens technology can make. Read More..
Introducing Ashton Riley Lenses
Discover the difference premium lens technology can make. Read More..
August 14, 2026
Flex Frames introduces Glow in the Dark Collection for children
Perfect for holidays, parties, festivals and everyday adventures, Read More..
Flex Frames introduces Glow in the Dark Collection for children
Perfect for holidays, parties, festivals and everyday adventures, Read More..
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