The Latest Vision Sector News

December 4, 2025
CooperVision begins Broad Transition to Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact Lens Portfolio

The transition will occur over the next two years,

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December 4, 2025
The eye and hearing health of homeless people is highlighted in a ministerial roundtable

The talks were an opportunity to set out the changes that we believe will improve access to care for the homeless

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December 4, 2025
Newmedica and Sight Research UK reunite for festive fundraiser to fight sight loss

To donate and learn more about the campaign, visit: Seeing is believing 

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December 4, 2025
Martin Batho Retires After 45 Years at Hoya Vision Care

Martin will retire from his current role on 31st March 2026,

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December 4, 2025
New media campaign set to inspire how we see and hear

EssilorLuxottica has launched an impactful new digital media campaign

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December 4, 2025
LOC Member Development Day Celebrated as Huge Success

LOCSU encourages LOCs to access the LOCSU expertise and resources that are available

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December 4, 2025
ABDO returns to 100% Optical as it celebrates 100 years

ABDO’s stand will be strategically located next to the Dispensing Workshop area,

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December 1, 2025
GOC removes Fast Pop Specs registration

GOC has decided to remove its registration of Fast Pop Specs (FPS).

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December 1, 2025
Increase in total Dispensing Optician student numbers in 2024 – 25

Specsavers is also developing a pipeline of new dispensing talent through its Cert 3 and 4 qualifications

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December 1, 2025
GOC suspends Nottingham based optometrist from register 

GOC, has decided to suspend an optometrist based in Nottingham, from its register for nine months.

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November 25, 2025
LOOKKINO – 3935 SERIES
Comfort, light weight and stability remain pillars of the LOOKKINO kids collection. Read More..
November 12, 2025
TWO NEW HERITAGE SUNGLASS DESIGNS INTRODUCED
These timeless sun styles represent the spirit of Kador Eyewear, Read More..
November 11, 2025
Leonardo Champions Continued Education with New Self-Study Area
The new “Continuing Education” section contains a collection of GOC approved courses Read More..
November 10, 2025
The Solution: Ashton Riley Dynamic.
"Dynamic" A collection that would cater for most patient requirements.  Read More..

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