Education
Mar
The College of Optometrists presented the prestigious Research Excellence Awards today as part of Optometry Tomorrow Bitesize 2021. The College’s awards, which celebrate outstanding contributions to research
LOCs/AOC and Commissioning
In a written statement on access to primary care services, Wales’s health minister, Vaughan Gething, said that access to primary care had remained a priority throughout the pandemic.
Contact Lenses
Mar
This year’s BCLA Medal address will be presented by Professor James Wolffsohn, while Dr Orla Murphy will present the Irving Fatt memorial lecture.
Industry Sector
Mar
EMNUK Ltd (“EMNUK”), an Essilor Group company, has today proposed plans to restructure its site in Quedgeley, Gloucester, and withdraw the Kodak brand
Industry Sector
Mar
Iridex announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with Topcon.
Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing
Mar
Many in the sector had responded to our call for evidence on the impact of the new lockdown, demonstrating that targeted support was needed. We proposed a targeted safety net scheme to support practices which had seen a fall of 50% or more in GOS activity.
General News
Mar
Specsavers data is helping to demonstrate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on glaucoma care, in the lead up to World Glaucoma Week (7-13 March).
Education
Mar
Newmedica has taken on its first trainee nurse as part of a partnership with the University of Gloucestershire to train tomorrow’s top ophthalmology nurses.
General News
Mar
Parents are concerned about their child’s time spent on screens but view new shoes as ‘more important’ than eye tests for back to school.
Education
Mar
The College of Optometrists is running Optometry Tomorrow Bitesize as a month-long online learning event for members, starting from Tuesday 2 March.
