Category: General News
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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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Will the end of the pandemic bring forth a new start for Optics UK?
Could the double whammy of disruption of supply and service of both Covid-19 and Brexit spell disaster to some in the vision care sector or act as a stimulus to recovery and doing things better and differently in the “New Normal”
Read More..Pharmacists snubbed by Government Leaders over Covid Jabs
Pharmacists snubbed by Government Leaders over Covid Jabs
Read More..Primary eye care during the lockdown
In England and Scotland, the College of Optometrists has advised the sector to continue following amber guidance and prioritising emergency and essential eye care.
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