News

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

Click here to register

MOS AGM Meeting
Austin Court, Cambridge Street, Birmingham

Friday 6th October 2023

View programme / Register

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

Click here to register

Sightcare Business Conference 2024
Telford International Centre

28th to 29th January 2024

Click here to book now

100% Optical
EXCEL, London

24th to 26th February 2024

Click here to register


 

Blogs

 

Myopia Increases With Years Of Eduction

Myopia Increases With Years Of Eduction

How many of us would believe that an individuals level of education may have a greater impact on myopiathan genetics?  According to German researchers, this could well be the case. During research, it found the condition increased in prevelence and severity during each year in education.
Cataract Surgery Improves Memory? Read This!

Cataract Surgery Improves Memory? Read This!

Whilst memory loss is something everyone dreads in later years, the Alzheimers Association Conference held in Copenhagen this week has discovered this interesting and possibly life changing fact. Cataract surgery has been found to improve the recall memory of patients suffering with dementia.  
RNIB Smart Glasses Recognized

RNIB and Oxford University Smart Glasses Shortlisted

It might sound like a science fiction novel, but recent advancements in optical wear has brought the possibility of the blind being able to see again out of the realms of fantasy.
Google Smart Lenses Arriving From Alcon For Diabetes Testing

Google Smart Lenses Arriving From Alcon For Diabetes Testing

Smart contact lenses are primed for use in the world of optics but not for the reason you might think initially. Google[x] has recently agreed a deal with Alcon, Novartis for them to begin using their smart lens technology in the fight against diabetes.

High Street Favourite Changes Game Plan

One of our most well known branch of High Street opticians is changing the industry standard after more than two decades by making a guarantee to its customers that UV standard lenses will be provided for every pair of glasses supplied.

Re-use Drugs and Reduce Treatment Times

*/ /*-->*/

Adhere to the Guidelines

While a gruesome report and one that has sparked social and media interest for what is  likely the wrong reasons, the report of a cornea munching amoeba in an unfortunate young Taiwanese woman has an important health warning that is generally to be adhered to worldwide.

The Future is Here

Back at the beginning of the year, Google X announced that work was going to commence on the building of a super smart lens that was to be loaded with tiny sensors that would test the eyes tear fluid during wear and provide a constant glucose level test of the wearer.The sensors were to be developed so small that they were totally non-invasive and set up

Testing with Penny

Breaking new technology in the land down under.New Zealand and Australian Optical Prescription Spectacle Makers have announced the release of an application and a book designed for children's enjoyment but with an added twist.

Kept Waiting

While it is good news that promising new technology evokes new treatments for eye patients in England and Wales, there is a detriment to the advancement in therapy and treatment.

Colour and Hypertension

n Japan, men who are recorded with high blood pressure are likely to suffer from colour blindness.

Reducing Depression

 

Pages