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PHN Opchat News Update 28th November 2025
Budget considerations, Myers LR 40yrs, Specsavers win, Grants , Dry Eye Clinics, Kid’s specs, Myopia CPD, SeeAbility, ABDO Comms and Orbis
General News
Specsavers reflections on primary care references in the budget
Specsavers recognises the budget’s mention of England’s 10 Year Health Plan
AOP responds to NHS investment confirmed by the Chancellor
“Everyone should have access to the healthcare they need,
Specsavers Cardiff celebrates 40 years with £1.1m investment
Dame Mary Perkins, co-founder of Specsavers, visited Cardiff to officially open the Queen Street practice
MPs told of concerns over NHS ophthalmology waiting list data
A new report calling for action to after it held an inquiry into ‘reducing NHS waiting times for elective care.’
Myers La Roche celebrates 40 years
Often we work with owners over many years, becoming a trusted partner
Specsavers named as one of the world’s best workplaces
Specsavers has been ranked as a Great Place to Work in every country where it operates, including 1st in Denmark.
“read on light” customized receives German Design Award 2026
Another important milestone for our read on light reading glasses
Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing
AOP urges the use of primary eye care to address NHS waiting time failures
The Government simply isn’t moving far enough or fast enough to meet its own ambitions.
Roll-out of FP10 pads in Greater Manchester welcomed
‘Access to FP10 pads means IP optometrists can now treat and manage patients fully
OFNC update on delays: 2025/26 fees, Pre-reg and CPD grants
2025/26 fees, Pre-reg and CPD grants update
New Products and Services
LOOKKINO – 3935 SERIES
Comfort, light weight and stability remain pillars of the LOOKKINO kids collection.
Exhibitions and Meetings
The business case for a dry eye clinic in 2026
Experiencing Dry Eye Disease treatments, from an array of OSA providers,
Charities
SeeAbility: The Big Give
Make your donation from midday on Tuesday 2nd December. To SeeAbility
ORBIS funding from the KM Foundation
The Foundation has granted almost £156,000 over the next three years for cataracts
Education
Moorfields Private free webinar will take place on Monday 1st December 2025
Evaluate the role of systemic and lifestyle factors in Dry Eye
Moorfield’s optometry education courses for 2026!
And finally, College of Optometrists higher qualifications dates for 2026!
GOC UK Optical Education 2025 Report,
The total number of IP students has decreased by 20% since the 2022/23 academic year.
College launches new CPD course in myopia management
“In 2026, over three million children in the UK are forecast to develop myopia by the age of 18*.
The Realities of Myopia Management – Webinar
The interactive session will be led by Corrina McElduff, Director of Professional Affairs at Ocumetra.
Industry
ABDO appoints as communications and engagement director
This newly created position reflects ABDO’s commitment to strengthening engagement
3DNA announces express service
The new express service includes 70 new colours of acetate and 22 colours in titanium.
Ophthalmology and OMPs
FINEVISION Technology Treatment offers 95% success
The POD platform features a unique double C-loop haptic configuration for excellent fixation
Contact Lenses
BCLA Webinar on diagnosing and managing patients with presbyopia
Applying evidence-based strategies to improve the diagnosis and management of presbyopia.
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