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Where We Will Be Exhibiting 2023
2023 106th Oxford Ophthalmological Congress
New Theatre, Worcester College and Randolph Hotel
Stand 14
3rd, 4th and 5th July 2023
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MOS AGM Meeting
Austin Court, Cambridge Street, Birmingham
Friday 6th October 2023
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UKISCRS 47th Annual Meeting
Leonardo City Hotel, London Bridge
1st, 2nd and 3rd November 2023
BMEH Bicentennial Scientific Conference
ICC Birmingham
7th to 8th December 2023
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Sightcare Business Conference 2024
Telford International Centre
28th to 29th January 2024
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100% Optical
EXCEL, London
24th to 26th February 2024
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Blogs
Stoptober - Smoking Link To Vision LossWith Stoptober now upon us following National Eye Health Week, the Macular Society have published survey results that indicate many of the people elected to look after our well being, Members of Parliament, are unaware of the risks and consequences smoking can have on a persons vision. |
Stem-Cell To Photoreceptor Cells Treatment AdvancementsPioneering research at the University of Southampton has uncovered possible new ways to treat vision loss conditions such as age-related macular degeneration. The discovery focuses on the possibility to convert stem cells found in the corneal limbus to new photoreceptor cells. |
National Eye Health Week 2014 A SuccessFollowing lasts weeks big push to increase awareness amongst the population about the importance of looking after their eyes and making sure they get regular check ups, organisers are claiming the seven day event to be a big success having enjoyed excellent media coverage. |
National Eye Health Week On ITV's This MorningWhat better way to be seen and heard when promoting National Eye Health Week than to appear on the settee next to TV darlings Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on ITV's This Morning show? Well almost. |
£500,000 Damages For Damaged Sight During Laser SurgeryWhat had started out as a move to correct her vision, ready for her attempts to join the police force, turned into a nightmare for Stephanie Holloway as she was left with photophobia which spiraled into depression due to way her laser eye surgery had changed her life, and not for the better. |
DuraVision Platinum - Carl Zeiss Vision's Strongest Spectacle LensIn their strive to uphold their recognized high standards, Carl Zeiss Vision has launched what it describes as its 'hardest spectacle lens of all time.' The new DuraVision Platinum lens is made up of nine ultra thin layers, directly applied to each other. |
New Topcon TRC-NW400 With Fully Automated FeaturesTired of the time it takes to photograph the interior surface of the eye with your fundus/retinal camera? Irritated by the process of align, centre and focus? Topcon believe they have a retinal/fundus camera that might just solve those problems for you with the launch of its new Topcon TRC-NW400, with fully automatic features. |
New Dual Lens Technology For AMD PatientsTechnology inspired by the Hubble telescope is hoped to prove a landmark in the treatment of eye and vision related conditions such as Age-related Macular Degeneration and other issues which are currently untreatable. |
Hypergel Contact Lenses Introduced To Improve Eye ComfortThe optical giant Bausch + Lomb have launched what they call, 'a premium daily disposable contact lens' which provides 'consistent, clear, comfortable vision throughout the day.' The new Biotrue ONEday lens is made from HyperGel technology and the manufacturers believe that it will appeal to the market of contact lens wearers due to its |
National Eye Health Week, 22-28 September 2014National Eye Health Week is upon us tomorrow, the 22nd of September 2014. |
Research Indicates Avastin As Cheaper Alternative For AMD TreatmentResearch into the safety of the drug Avastin, commonly used to treat cancer patients, has suggested that it may be as beneficial for age related macular degeneration sufferers as the current, more expensive, option of Lucentis. |
Vision Aid Overseas Partnership Helping Sight Issues In ZambiaThe partnership between Specsavers and Vision Aid Overseas have extended their charity alliance in Zambia until 2017. This partnership will focus on rural areas and promote the education of glasses, health and eye tests. |