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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
Lloyds Pharmacy To Have Opticians In StoresAs part of a new venture by Lloyds Pharmacy to broaden the services that their stores can offer, it has been announced that new 'Health Villages' will also include opticians and a host of other services such as skin care clinics and physios. |
Children, Glasses and the Potter EffectHe wanders around with a magic wand, claims to be a wizard, has a pet owl, is regularly seen in robes, has a private (very) school education and is a proud owner of a very old fashioned pair of spectacles. Does the image of the un-cool, nerdy lad you used to know spring to mind or that of the high school heartthrob? |
Warning For Children And 'Digital' Eye StrainParents have been warned to monitor the effects that using digital devices have on their childrens eyes. So called, 'digital' eye strain, covers a broad spectrum of products such as laptops, computer screens, mobile phones, tablets and televisions. |
Retinal Imagery Of Vitamin C Boosting Via Fundus CameraWe recently discussed the new study of Cardio Retinometry and the benefits to patients which an optician can offer through the use of fundus cameras to detect and diagnose heart defects at the early stages of disease. Our original blog can be found here: |
Cataract Patients Operation Denials IncreaseA recent study by the Royal National Institute of Blind People along with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists has shown than over 50% of England primary care trusts have implemented stricter guidelines and restrictions regarding cataract operations, meaning fewer are now currently taking place than are required. |
Cardio Retinometry - What Is It?Cardio Retinometry by definition, is a method of studying heart disease through the analysis of the eyes. It is a study that has been put forward as a possible preventative measure against the threat of heart disease, high blood pressure and strokes. |
Optometry Today Launches Online Practice CET ExamsLooking for somewhere to practice for your CET exams? Need a little help in finding out what previous years tests have been like? |
New iPad App For Optical Professionals Available On App StoreSold as the very first of its kind, EyeDispense, the brand new iPad2 app is being offered to the market as, 'for use by optical professionals, to help people with poor vision choose new eyeglasses without optical correction.' |
Eye Care Study Into Identifying AmblyopiaClinical testing of the new handheld Paediatric Vision Scanner has shown impressive results when diagnosing amblyopia in children. The study, which has seen results even in very young ages, has been carried out by ophthalmologists in a hospital in Boston. Detections were even made in the adsense of measurable strabismus. |
Opticans Close Ranks As News Of The World Allegations ContinueAs the dust shows little signs of settling over the infamous phone-hacking scandals that have seen the News of the World newspaper close its doors, it has now become apparent that before the final issue was printed, two large opticians pulled their adverts from the paper. |
Hanson Instruments Optometry News SectionWe are pleased to announce that we are launching our brand new, latest news section at HansonInstruments.co.uk. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be finding the most up to date information regarding changes in the optical world, be it legislation based or technological. |
Contact Lens Rule BreakersThe workforce is divided into casual hour workers, part-timers, full- time, shift workers and of course retirees, stay at home parents, and those unable to work. There will be a high proportion of contact lens wearers across the board. How many of us push the limits of our eye correction and wear contacts for much longer than recommended? |