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December 3th 2024
PHN Opchat News Update
General News
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Corti announce the launch of Corti Assist, an AI tool.
Corti Assistant directly addresses the struggles that healthcare providers face today
ESSILOR hosts the ‘CLASS OF MYOPIA’
The Ipsos Survey revealed a serious lack of understanding around myopia in children.
The Optician Awards have announced the winners for this year
Professor Bernard Gilmartin, wins the Outstanding Achievement Award
HAVERFORDWEST will soon be home to Wales’s largest Specsavers practice
Welsh landmark practice’s key role in continuing professional development for optometrists
Providing life-changing eye care to African village
The team’s fundraising efforts topped almost £9,000
Chief Executive at the Care Quality Commission
CQC CEO is delighted to be starting, but he also recognises the scale of the challenge
Professional Matters
(Optometry/Dispensing)
News from General Optical Council
GOC strategy and EDI strategy for 2025-30 and more plus links
FODO reports on its new PI Insurance cover which is now even cheaper
FODO announces reduction in PI costs for ECPs and recommends non members inspect its valued coverage
The NHS 10 Year Plan: Embracing optometrists as ‘GPs of the Eyes’
10-year health plan for England offers the opportunity to embrace optometrists as ‘GPs of the eyes
GOC suspends Cardiff based dispensing optician from register
GOC, suspends a dispensing optician based in Cardiff, for 12 months
College submits response to the government’s consultation on the NHS’s 10-Year Health Plan
Reducing the prevalence of eye conditions by 1% year could save the UK economy £3 billion by the end of the decade
Exhibitions, Congresses and Meetings
The 2025 Love Eyewear Awards open for entries
Entries close Monday 20th January and shortlist will be revealed shortly after.
MIDO 2025 Edition in Milan
MIDO 2025 Edition in Milan February 8th to 10th at Fiera Milano Rho The Exhibitors List is Online! Visit the MIDO site here This is the perfect time to start planning your visit. You can access our website to discover all the companies showing at MIDO 2025. All the best of…
SILMO ISTANBUL 2024 Report
SILMO Istanbul attracted 12,046 visitors, 80% of them from Turkey
Education
ABDO approved as a Registered Centre by the Chartered Management Institute
Approval was granted for ABDO to offer CMI regulated qualifications
Ophthalmology
NHS patient describes new eye cancer treatment as “best early Christmas present”
Tebentafusp is given to eligible patients through weekly intravenous infusions in hospital
Royal College praise for cataract training
Access to cataract training in the independent sector has improved,
Charities and Support Groups
Teams start preparing for OPTOVERSITY CHALLENGE 2025
Sponsorship of competing students has raised £42,000 for the regional VCHP eyecare clinics during the eight years of the event.
Industry
ØRGREEN OPTICS expands EXPANDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN TEAM for 2025
Ørgreen’s creative team now includes top European designers, each bringing unique expertise.
Many similar stories and more on www.mylocaloptician.co.uk the public website
New improved search directory for all Optical and Hearing Practices
Many more search functions for the public to choose their best local optical and hearing practice
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Only registered practices are allowed in this Directory and each entry is verified by PHN.
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