The Latest Vision Sector News

September 14, 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
EssilorLuxottica Launches ELevate, a New Partnership Programme for Independent Eye Care Professionals

EssilorLuxottica announces new Partnership Program ELEVATE

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September 14, 2026
SightCare showcases 40 years of independent success

Places are limited and should be reserved by Friday 18 September

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September 14, 2026
GOC suspends Skegness-based optometrist from register 

GOC has decided to suspend an optometrist in Skegness, from its register for nine months.

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September 14, 2026
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

There is no single route to success in dispensing

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September 14, 2026
BCLA webinar to explore the clinical impact of early-onset presbyopia in the digital age

Olga Prenat, Meena Puar and Professor Mark Rosenfield explore changes in accommodation

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September 8, 2026
Optegra marks one year of drop-free NHS cataract surgery

Optegra marks one year of drop-free NHS cataract surgery i

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September 8, 2026
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 7, 2026
Obituary ~ Kevin Thompson AOP Past Chair

A person who did so very much for our profession behind the scenes

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NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

September 14, 2026
Essilor® living intelligence™
Not a new product - but a smarter, more up-to-date version of Varilux® XR series™. Read More..
September 8, 2026
Soft colours, subtle glitter — meet Milo & Me’s Ziggy & Lux
Ziggy and Lux, two new Signature Styles Read More..
September 2, 2026
Essilor redefines aesthetic standards with Crizal’s most discreet coating yet
Crizal® Natural Look™ sets a new aesthetic benchmark using Advanced Aesthetics Technology™ Read More..
August 27, 2026
PREMIUM RETRO BOLD: Highlights for AW/2026 
“The bold acetate construction is enhanced by soft bevels Read More..

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