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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
Noticing The Signs Of Developing Eye ConditionsWe all get tired at the end of the day. It’s not uncommon for us to squint a little more, rest our eyes when we’d normally be active, or notice it’s time for bed when we can’t read the time on the DVD recorder anymore. But when do we take more notice of these seemingly normal symptoms as a sign that we may have developed an eye sight problem? |
Further Calls For Regular Eye Tests For Drivers Following DeathsAfter what seems like months of continued calls from optical specialists, motoring organisations and insurance firms, Specsavers are the latest optician to lend their voice to growing concerns regarding the current eye test examinations required to be undertaken by UK motorists. |
Study Shows Vision Treatments Related To Vitamin DIn a recent study in to the effects of Vitamin D on the human eyes and vision itself, researchers have seen improvements in mice in regards to age related eye conditions when supplemented with the vitamin. |
The Technology Obsessed World Doesn't Stretch To Contact LensesThe world (western especially) we live in is mad about technology. Whether it's the latest in HD flat screen LED TV's or Apple's latest wondrous gadget which is sure to change the world, we, the general public are fascinated by new leaps in technology that affect and help us through our everyday lives. |
Activities and Diet. How Do They Affect Our Vision and Sight?Grandmothers of people of a certain age could once be heard to say, “Eat up your carrots, you’ll be able to see in the dark.” I wonder how many children greedily gobbled down their vegetables in the hope of becoming one step closer to their dream of Superhero! |
Mee Healthcare Looking To Create One Stop High Street Health ShopIn a move that follows a similar path to that of Lloyds Pharmacy who recently made plans to incorporate opticians within their pharmacies as they strive towards an 'all under one roof' hea |
How Can We Promote Sight and Vision Warnings To Those With Disabilities?Public Health is at the forefront of much news today. Public health messages pertinent to special needs, physically disabled or mentally impaired people are agendas that for mainstream news don't appear to be featured as often. |
Contact Lens Wearers Using Lenses For Longer Than RecommendedThe recession has hit many parts of the world, including the UK, very hard. As prices continue to increase, the average wage packet of the average man or woman seems destined to stay at the same rate for the near future, with most people and families having to watch every penny as its worth drops, seemingly week by week. |
Blue Lenses And Their Ability To Help Prevent MigrainesNow I'm not suggesting for one minute that Brit pop bands from the 1990's had it on their mind as they swaggered around the UK and beyond with circular blue tinted lensed glasses. Looking back now, it's probably equally as hard to make a case for them looking fashionable. |
HHPA Helping The Homeless To Visit Opticians And Other Health ServicesGoing to see your doctor, optician or a visit to the hospital can sometimes be an experience you'd want to forget if you are visiting due to ill health, however it is commonly considered an everyday situation and one that doesn't necessarily seem out of the ordinary or daunting. |
Trial Into Dry Eye Diagnosis Proves To Be A SuccessIn a first round of trials, it appears that a new testing kit for dry eye syndrome, which can be administered by contact lens opticians has been a success, a move which is hoped will be able to decrease the amount of time that a patient is physically present in the opticians chair. |
High Street Reading Glasses Not Up To ScratchWhile many organisations have shown concern regarding the sale of cosmetic contact lenses and indeed all lenses without proper prescription, a recent study has also shown that reading glasses purchased from high street stores across the UK may not be doing the required job either. |