Industry Sector
Mar
Allergan announced that it has submitted a new drug application to the FDA for investigational AGN-190584 (pilocarpine 1.25%) ophthalmic solution for the treatment of presbyopia.
Industry Sector
Mar
Kevin Gutsell FBDO (Hons) SLD will become the new editor of Ophthalmic Lens Availability Online (OLA Online) for the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO), taking over from retiring editor Phil Gilbert.
General News
Mar
There are 1.1 billion people globally with vision loss and 2 to 3 billion more people need ongoing access to services to optimise their vision and ability to function in society.
New products and Services
Mar
Blackfin introduces the new Spring/Summer 2021 optical collection in which titanium is interpreted in the hallmark style that distinguishes each of the brand’s lines.
Education
Feb
The College of Optometrists is running Optometry Tomorrow Bitesize as a month-long online learning event for members, starting from Tuesday 2 March.
Education
Feb
(ABDO) has launched a clinical hub for members which will bring together up to date research and current knowledge on a range of topics to allow dispensing opticians (DOs), low vision opticians and contact lens opticians (CLOs)
Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing
Feb
The Department of Health (DoH) is changing its PPE scheme to a self-procurement model with reimbursement.
Obituaries
Feb
Sad to learn of the decease of Bernard Maitenaz, an extraordinary figure whose contributions to eye health are acclaimed by the entire profession.
General News
Feb
Eye Health UK announces National Eye Health Week 2021 (NEHW) will run from 20 to 26 September.
General News
Feb
Optometry students are gearing up for Out of the Box Optoversity Challenge, when they will test their knowledge against others in the same year group across the UK at the online event: Sunday 21st March.
