Category: General News

January 22, 2026
College welcomes MP’s bill to introduce optometry-led approach to glaucoma testing
College welcomes MP’s bill to introduce optometry-led approach to glaucoma testing
This approach is used in Wales and Scotland.
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January 21, 2026
Comment on new report warning of glaucoma ‘timebomb’
Comment on new report warning of glaucoma ‘timebomb’
Raising public awareness of glaucoma remains essential
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January 16, 2026
West End flagship practice relocates following £1.2m investment
West End flagship practice relocates following £1.2m investment
A dedicated audiology centre offers a soundproof booth
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January 16, 2026
Specsavers’ founder receives CBE at Windsor Castle
Specsavers’ founder receives CBE at Windsor Castle
Doug, received his award for services to business and trade in the King’s Birthday Honours list
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January 12, 2026
New Year Honours in Optics
New Year Honours in Optics
Congratulations to those in the eye care sector recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list
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January 12, 2026
Community engagement with students and schoolchildren
Community engagement with students and schoolchildren
Inspiring the next generation to consider a career in optics
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January 8, 2026
College welcomes further government research into the causes of headlight glare
College welcomes further government research into the causes of headlight glare
This step recognises it’s an increasingly serious issue for drivers across the UK.
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January 8, 2026
Wiltshire practice and its director celebrate 40th anniversary
Wiltshire practice and its director celebrate 40th anniversary
Specsavers Swindon has gone from strength to strength
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January 7, 2026
Ezra launch of 11 new UK sites withand new open MRI scan
Ezra launch of 11 new UK sites withand new open MRI scan
Ezra launch of 11 new UK sites with new open MRI scan.
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January 7, 2026
New Year Resolutions for Vision
New Year Resolutions for Vision
College members can download social media assets to support the campaign
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