Category: General News
Clinical evaluation confirms high accuracy of highly mobile LamPORE test
Findings from large-scale technical and clinical evaluation of LamPORE COVID-19 test confirm high sensitivity and specificity.
Read More..Essilor extends ecp loyalty scheme
Essilor Ltd has extended its Varilux Lens Specialist (VLS) loyalty scheme as part of a Covid-19 support package for independent opticians affected by the pandemic.
Read More..Community Champions to give COVID-19 vaccine advice and boost take up by providing over £23 million funding
£23.75 million funding for councils and voluntary groups to expand covid communications with at risk groups
Read More..Irish Eye-care waiting lists increase to 53,000
Eye-care waiting lists have increased significantly to more than 53,300 at the end of 2020, as Optometrists today called for a greater role in public eye-care.
Read More..Aerie Pharmaceuticals Receives European Commission Approval for Glaucoma Treatment Roclanda
Aerie Pharmaceuticals announced the European Commission (EC) has granted a marketing authorization for Roclanda (netarsudil and latanoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.02%/0.005% for the reduction of elevated IOP
Read More..ESSILOR opens a Best Practice Virtual Showroom
The “Essilor Virtual Centre” presents a first-class optical practice, driven by innovation and differentiation to provide a complete in-store experience.
Read More..British public urged to play their part in historic vaccine roll out
NHS urges Public to join the national effort by helping family and friends aged 80 and over to get their life-saving jabs
Read More..The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee Report on “Ageing: Science, Technology and Healthy Living”
Responding to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee on Healthy Ageing report published today, David Sinclair, Director of the International Longevity Centre – UK (ILC), said:
Read More..Further New Year’s Reflections
Mike Ockendon the AIO secretary has added his organisation’s consideration of the prospects of change for Optics UK after the passing of the pandemic.
Read More..New Year’s Honours for those in Optics
A number of people have been awarded Honours in the New Year’s List.
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