Here are all the latest news and blogs that we think you might be interested in.
Blogs
The Optical Consumer Complaints Service has released it's annual report on the high and lows of optical retailers over the past 12 months and where…
There are calls for the current UK sight tests for drivers to be discontinued and replaced with a much more thorough examination of the potential…
Recently, research had suggested that finger prick tests at local opticians and other such practices could have a dramatic effect on Diabetes Type 2…
With the conference just a few short months away at the Chesford Grange Hotel near Warwick, the exhibitor and supporter list of the day have been…
Beginning in October 2011, the British Contact Lens Association are for the very first time allowing non-members of its organisation to take part in…
Recent studies into the condition of retinitis pigmentosa has shown up an interesting link between the human contraceptive pill and the improvement…
Date for the diaries, 29-30 September 2012, ABDO Conference. The Association of British Dispensing Opticians event will continue the recent trend of…
Convincing children to do something that they don't want to do is difficult. Getting kids to do something in front of their friends that isn't cool,…
We recently heard about the IGA's release of the Eyeway code, an awareness pamphlet regarding glaucoma, the risks, and the dangers drivers face if…
Following new legislation being confirmed and agreed in the European Parliament, the Optical Confederation has announced advice for all businesses…
Drive, a new campaign being pushed by the Eyecare Trust, is designed to increase awareness in drivers of all ages to make sure that they regularly…
NHS Choices, which can be found at NHS.uk, has for the past couple of years been offering a feedback service, via their website, where patients and…
Research conducted at Durham University has recently been focused on the subject of diabetes, and ways to start earlier diagnosis and a larger volume…
The NOC is fast approaching. The event to be held at Chesford Grange Hotel Kenilworth is scheduled for 3-4 November 2011 and Hanson Instruments, as…
How do we learn? Well, the majority of schooling takes place in an environment that leans heavily on our visual abilities. As a child particularly,…
When you think of heart conditions, such as the onset of a heart attack, it's not usually common place to firstly be thinking of contacting an…
A remarkable story has come to light involving a former teacher, an eye test and urgent action which averted the severe risk of the patient suffering…
As part of the International Glaucoma Association's (IGA) push to improve awareness of glaucoma and the risks it brings, they have released a guide…