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With World Sight Day upon us, the impact the organisers have in mind is for local opticians, companies and health organisations to focus on local…
Today, Thursday 13th October 2011, sees World Sight Day 2011, an international day of awareness for the project VISION 2020: The Right To Sight. The…
Having recently seen the drug Avastin being pulled from sale and distribution in regards to treating age related macular degeneration, a new study…
In a wave of sweeping changes, the General Optical Council has laid out plans to assess and revise rules regarding the fitness of a specialist to…
As we enter the month of October, we also enter the final few weeks before the National Optometric Conference 2011 which is to be hosted at the…
During recent tests, it has been noted that the drug nitisinone, usually used for treating tyrosinemia, has shown an increase in melanin levels in…
Following the Royal Sun Alliance's call for stricter and more rigorous testing of drivers eye sight, the European Parliament has put forward new…
Following the decision of three charities involved in working towards preventing blindness, David Blunkett, the former Labour home secretary, has…
Warnings are being spread regarding the sale and purchase of contact lenses from illegal and unregulated suppliers and stores. Trading standards…
Following the recent upgrade to the NHS Choices website which allows patients and eye care practitioners to interact regarding their experience and…
Following an investigation into Avastin due to reports of eye infections in Florida, the US Department of Veterans Affairs has ceased the use of the…
Thanks to the Clinical Skills Centre in Dundee, practitioners can now watch a video clip showing how to discover tobacco dust during an eye…
The Association of Event Organisers are attempting to make all potential exhibitors to the optical show Optrafair to be on guard, as a rogue company…
A new study has begun into stem cell treatments for retinal blindness diseases like Stargardt and Age Related Macular Degeneration. Following…
The World Council of Optometry has announced that 24-26 June 2012 will see their next conference, "Advancing Optometry Worldwide" take place in…
After a fantastic 2011 show, Optrafair has announced that it will opening it's doors once again by confirming the dates for 2013. The optical…
With the new term in full swing and clearing completed, students up and down the country are getting themselves ready for the next 3-5 years of…
The world's first silicone hydrogel contact lenses have been launched to much fanfare in London by Sauflon. The contact lens manufacturer was proud…