The Latest Vision Sector News

July 21, 2026
SILMO 2026 Optical Design Contest 2026

Have you booked your Eurostar yet?

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July 21, 2026
GOC publishes updated Hearings and Indicative Sanctions guidance

Improving GOCs fitness to practise process and make sure it’s fair for all involved

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July 21, 2026
College launches new assessor affixes to recognise expertise and commitment to optometric education

Visit the new webpage Assessor affix to find out how to apply.  

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July 21, 2026
3,000 cataract surgeries without PCR complication

Mr Tantawy says that he is proud to have reached the milestone

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July 21, 2026
GOC on the CPD Cycle

At June 2026 reults show that 43% of registrants – just over 10,900 – are currently ‘on track’

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July 21, 2026
Specsavers scholarship and UCAS partnership drive 16% rise in optometry applications

‘The initiative was launched in 2024 to help pave the way for the next generation of clinical experts

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July 21, 2026
Nominations to open for prestigious BCLA Research Awards

The BCLA Research Awards form an important part of the Association’s commitment to championing research,

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July 16, 2026
AAO announces 2026 award recipients

The Academy’s award recipients exemplify the highest standards of excellence

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July 16, 2026
General Optical Council consults on testing of sight and delegation

“Eye care has developed significantly over the past decade or more” GOC

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July 15, 2026
GOC consults on testing of sight and delegation

The consultation is open for 14 weeks, closing on 21 October 2026.

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NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

July 21, 2026
Summer Portraits released by FERILLI EYEWEAR
FERILLI EYEWEAR unveils a new series of portrait images for the summer season, Read More..
July 21, 2026
MEI: when a pioneering vision becomes the new standard in block-less production
An Italian company among the world leaders in the development of automated technologies Read More..
June 26, 2026
Introducing Affinity Eyewear from Ashton Riley
Every detail within the collection has been carefully considered, Read More..
June 17, 2026
ØRGREEN’S NYHAVN Expands with two new styles
When Ørgreen introduced NYHAVN last year, it marked a new direction for the brand Read More..

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