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28th to 29th January 2024

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24th to 26th February 2024

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Blogs

Data Repository Project - New LOCSU Database The Data Repository Project from the Local Optical Committee Support Unit is being launched to enable a better storage and research facility. Its primary goal is to allow researchers to gain a quicker grasp of public data than the current OptoManager system allows.	Sight Care 2015 Campaign Launched Sight Care 2015 is kicking off, for its sixth consecutive year, and is focusing on raising awareness amongst the public regarding independent eye care practices. Covering a wide range of media platforms, the group plans to continue its work in promoting the importance of regular eye testing.	British Medical Journal Believe Avastin Could Save NHS £100m A Year For AMD The British Medical Journal, or BMJ, has launched a scathing attack on the use of the drug Lucentis in the treatment of age related macular degeneration, claiming that its use costs over £100m per year more than Avastin, which it believes could also be used for the condition.
New Research Into Child Myopia Following alarming statistics regarding the percentage of children and young adults who have developed myopia, researchers are being prompted to delve deeper into the condition to investigate correlations that may indicate why so many young people are becoming affected by it.	Drug Research Into Treatment Of Leber's Congenital Amaurosis The university of Glasgow Caledonian, in conjunction with Yorkhill Children's Charity are beginning work on researching possible drugs for the treatment of Leber's Congenital Amaurosis in young people.	David Cameron Supports Anti Smoking Campaign 'Is It Real?" The Macular Society's, 'Is It Real?' campaign has received the backing of Prime Minister David Cameron following its second phase launch during National No Smoking Day 2015. The campaign focuses on creating awareness in children, and indeed people of every age, of the dangers that smoking can bring to a persons long term visual health.
Sightsavers A Million Miracles £30m Campaign Broadcasts Cataract Operation Inline with its £30m campaign to provide 1 million people with restored vision, Sightsavers have broadcast the first successful cataract operation globally which was performed on Winesi March.	Optician Editor Raises Over £1000 For BVUK The military charity for blind ex-service men and women, Blind Veterans UK, has recently been donated over £1,100 by Chris Bennett, an editor at Optician, following his completion of a 104 mile bike challenge to raise money for the charity. Blind Veterans UK is an Optician Award charity partner.	World Sight Day Indicates Lack Of Concern In UK About Vision Following October the 9th's World Sight Day, a research project carried out by Orbis indicates that over 9 in 10 UK adults didn't consider their sight to be the most important health concern in their lives.
Rachel Riley To Wear Dots For RNIB Campaign The Royal National Institute of Blind People have launched a month long campaign called RNIB Read with the help of Countdown presenter Rachel Riley. Riley, who has also appeared on the popular TV show Strictly Come Dancing is the face behind the move to make more books available and accessible for those with sight loss.	Rodenstock Release 'Best Progressive Lens' - Impression FreeSign 3 Rodenstock, the leading German manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses and glasses frames, has released what it describers as its 'best progressive lens of all time.' The new Impression FreeSign 3 offers amongst other features improved image stability and aesthetics with its ultra thin form.	Eye Health Awareness Concern For General Practitioners A recent survey by the UK Vision Strategy and Royal College of General Practitioners has shown that large proportions of GP's in the UK are not confident in their abilities to diagnose eye related complaints and problems.

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