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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

 

increasing numbers of children not receiving eye testing

Which? Report Shows Disappointing Children's Sight Tests Numbers

Although 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 Opticians

A 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.
benefits to lazy eye linked to use of video games consoles

Teenagers Rejoice, Video Games Can Be Good For Your Eyes

It'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.
quickly diagnosed detached retina saves patients sight

Opticians Quick Thinking Saves Mans Eye Sight

An 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.
health ombudsman report shows low complaints against opticians

Opticians Doing Things Right, Complaints Extremely Low

It 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.
motorists to be checked more regularly for eye deterioration

Changes To Motorists Eye Sight Rules Expected By April 2012

Having recently seen the European parliament put forward new recommendations regarding drivers eye sight and vision in regards to their ability to get behind
contact lens warning for halloween period

Warning Over Cosmetic Contact Lenses Over Halloween Period

The 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 black

Optos Daytona Retinal Imaging Device Launched In USA

Optical 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.
vote for your aop award winners

National Optometric Conference Approaches, Vote For AOP Awards

The 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.
vision 2020 the right to sight logo

Eye Health Warnings During World Sight Day

With 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

World Sight Day 2011 VISION 2020: The Right To Sight

Today, 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.
aspirin link to macular degeneration

Age Related Macular Degeneration Link To Aspirin

Having 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

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