Category: General News

January 30, 2026
Four gardners, three practices and 35 years
Four gardners, three practices and 35 years
The family remains committed to providing the highest standards of eye and ear care
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January 28, 2026
Marsha de Cordova MP presented with an Honorary Fellowship
Marsha de Cordova MP presented with an Honorary Fellowship
“I’m honoured to be presented with an Honorary Fellowship”
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January 28, 2026
Kalwant Grewal appointed to General Optical Council
Kalwant Grewal appointed to General Optical Council
He was appointed by the Privy Council, and his term will begin on 1 February 2026.
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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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