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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
Which? Report Shows Disappointing Children's Sight Tests NumbersAlthough a number of campaigns have been run in the last year in a bid to increase eye testing for youngsters and children at an early age, it seems many primary care trusts are continuing to fail in this department according to a new Which? report published for 2011. |
Brain Tumor Diagnosed Following Visit To The OpticiansA young child of 8, following a trip to her opticians, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. During a fairly lengthy period of time, during which young Holly suffered from regular headaches, she visited her GP and opticians but was unable to get to the bottom of the cause. |
Teenagers Rejoice, Video Games Can Be Good For Your EyesIt's the news teenagers never thought would come. As well as people praying that one day a discovery will be made proving that chocolate and ice cream contribute to a trim physique, the age old saying of 'watching too much television will make your eyes square' is one that children world wide have hoped would be proved false. |
Opticians Quick Thinking Saves Mans Eye SightAn Oldham opticians speed of thought came into its own when he was able to successfully help in preventing a male patient losing his sight. In a matter of just days, the 41 year old may have become blind had he not decided to make the trip to the opticians that he did. |
Opticians Doing Things Right, Complaints Extremely LowIt seems that when it comes to the health service, and in particular the NHS, opticians are doing things right and indeed better than other branches of health care industries according to those that matter most, the patients and consumers that use them. |
Changes To Motorists Eye Sight Rules Expected By April 2012Having recently seen the European parliament put forward new recommendations regarding drivers eye sight and vision in regards to their ability to get behind |
Warning Over Cosmetic Contact Lenses Over Halloween PeriodThe Opticians Council of Canada have today issued a warning to all those celebrating over the Halloween period to consider the health of their eyes when choosing whether or not to wear cosmetic contact lenses to add to their fancy dress costumes. |
Optos Daytona Retinal Imaging Device Launched In USAOptical instrument manufacturer Optos have unveiled their brand new retinal imaging device, the Daytona, at the American Academy of Optometry ahead of its 2012 release. The desktop device designed by Dunfermline based Optos plc offers ultra-widefield imaging in an ultra-compact form. |
National Optometric Conference Approaches, Vote For AOP AwardsThe NOC is just a matter of weeks away, but don't worry if you haven't submitted your votes for the AOP Awards yet, there is still time to do so. |
Eye Health Warnings During World Sight DayWith World Sight Day upon us, the impact the organisers have in mind is for local opticians, companies and health organisations to focus on local issues and problems that they face |
World Sight Day 2011 VISION 2020: The Right To SightToday, Thursday 13th October 2011, sees World Sight Day 2011, an international day of awareness for the project VISION 2020: The Right To Sight. The day itself is planned to highlight global eye sight issues and vision impairment. |
Age Related Macular Degeneration Link To AspirinHaving recently seen the drug Avastin being pulled from sale and distribution in regards to treating age related macular degeneration, a new study has recognised a link between the dise |