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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

 

brick laying accident ends up saving mans sight following eye test

Optician Discovers Brain Tumour During Routine Eye Test

Although there is no doubt that a trip to the opticians is a good idea to keep an eye on any conditions that might be manifesting themselves, it is generally rare that a routine visit to your local optical specialist will actually be a sight saving exercise. 		coopervision multifocal contact lenses launched

CooperVision Launches Its New Multifocal Contact Lens

CooperVision has proudly released a new multifocal contact lens for the optical market. Going by the name Biofinity, the latest contact lens released by the optical firm has been designed for sufferers of presbyopia. 		quality in optometry

Quality In Optometry Toolkit Revised Following NHS Amendments

Following recent changes to the NHS Primary Care Commissioning Contract Compliance Framework, an updated version of the QiO toolkit has been released to reflect these amendments. The latest update to the Quality In Optometry document is expected to increase the numbers of accounts with QiO from it's current standing of 1,400 member practitioners.
OptiMedica Catalys Precision Laser System

OptiMedica Catalys Precision Laser System Used For The First Time

OptiMedica Corp, the Silicon Valley based ophthalmic device company, have excitedly announced that their newly launched Catalys Precision Laser System has successfully been used for the first time in the treatment of a patient in Bochum, Germany. 		europe praises optometrists work and integration in the uk

UK Optometrists Praised For Role In Eye Care

It is not often that the EU or Europe has anything good to say about the UK, and in particular England.

The Effects Of Space Travel On The Human Eyes

It might not be anything that affects the day to day lives of the general public and as such is something that the average person will never have to worry about in his or her lifetime, but a recent study on the effects of space travel has shown some interesting finds, especially in regards to the human eye, as well as sight itself.
retinitis pigmentosa trials to begin in the uk and across europe

Retinitis Pigmentosa Retinal Implants Continuing

Having seen success in it's first stage of clinical testing in Germany, a new trial of retinal implanting has been approved and scheduled to begin in 2012 in both London and Oxford, with three further sites due to start across other European cities. 		ipad app lauched to help children with lazy eye

iPad App Designed To Improve Lazy Eye In Children

Have you ever tried to get medicine into a young child to help them feel better? Not a pleasant experience for either. Have you ever tried to convince a child that glasses really are the best option to help their vision and that other kids won't tease them too much? Again, bit of a 'bang your head against a brick wall' kind of time. 		contact lens users not following instructions properly

Contact Lens Users Not Wearing Lenses Correctly

According to a recent study published in Optometry and Vision Science, a large proportion of contact lens wearers and users are not following recommended instructions from the manufacturers regarding the wearing and use of their lenses.
association of optometrists concern over boots insurance moves

AOP Seeks Legal Advice Following Concern From Boots Franchisees

Recently, the optician Boots Opticians moved a number of their practice insurance policies from the Association of Optometrists to FODO, the Federation of Ophthalmic and Di 		keeping children and their eyes safe at Christmas

American Academy of Ophthalmology Recommends Toy Safety Tips For Christmas

With less than three weeks until Christmas day, shoppers around the world are flooding shopping centres and keenly hunting deals and bargains for children, friends and loved ones via online stores. 		general optical council fitness to practice guidelines

General Optical Council Releases New Fitness to Practice Document

The General Optical Council has recently launched new guidelines regarding the fitness to practice of GOC registrants. The updated rules and regulations regarding optometrists, opticians and other eye care specialists is available for complete download from www.optical.org, the GOC's website.

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