The Latest Vision Sector News

October 10, 2026
STEPPER 7 turn miles into meaningful eye care for Vision Care

an impressive £3,259 to support the charity’s work providing eye care for people affected by homelessness.

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October 10, 2026
Academy 2026 Anaheim Highlights Research, Innovation, and Leaders Shaping the Future of Eye Care

The Plenary Session was titled “Insights to Action: Research Redefining Clinical Practice Today,

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October 10, 2026
Cataract surgery in glaucoma patients

Cataract surgery in glaucoma patients

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October 10, 2026
Stories surrounding World Sight Day held on 8th October

Governments around the world must unlock funding and prioritise eye care

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October 10, 2026
SightCare award winners discover the craftsmanship behind FEB 31ST in Bergamo

Each wooden spectacle frame begins with wafer-thin layers of wood,

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October 8, 2026
Only 5% of children aged five and under had an eye test in 2025 

The campaign partners are also calling on national health and care service providers to improve signposting

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October 7, 2026
Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family

The Weston family is one of the world’s wealthiest retail dynasties.

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October 7, 2026
Callum Hunt awarded the 2026 Master’s Medal from the WCSM

Callum Hunt was awarded the Medal for Genome-Wide Insights Into the Genes and Pathways

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October 7, 2026
New Master of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers

David will also be supported this year by Professor Leon Davies (Upper Warden) and Alderman Vincent Keaveny (Renter Warden)

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October 6, 2026
World Sight Day 2026:  8th October

You can support Sightsavers as an eye health professional or practitioner

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NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

September 22, 2026
CooperVision’s MyDay Energys® campaign is now live.
MyDay Energys® is now available in United Kingdom & Ireland. Read More..
September 22, 2026
FITTINGBOX introduces OPTICAL FIT PRO
One in-store digital solution for eyewear measurements and lens demonstration Read More..
September 17, 2026
ULTRA LIMITED EXPLORES NEW SHAPES AND CONSTRUCTIONS
Italian craftsmanship underpins the collection, Read More..
September 14, 2026
Essilor® living intelligence™
Not a new product - but a smarter, more up-to-date version of Varilux® XR series™. Read More..

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