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Department of Health rules out eye care awareness campaign
The Department of Health (DoH) has ruled out investing additional resources to launch a national campaign to promote the importance of regular sight tests, despite several recent surveys revealing a severe lack of awareness about eye health among the UK population.18 July 2008

Moscow ravers lose vision
Dozens of Russians attending an outdoor rave near Moscow have suffered partial sight loss after a laser light show burned their retinas. 18 July 2008

US study finds hope for AMD
Preliminary research on retinal transplants on patients with retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration is showing promising results, according to a report to be published in the August issue of American Journal of Ophthalmology.18 July 2008

Sight Care members' give vote of confidence
Ninety-eight per cent of Sight Care's members say the group's understanding of business issues faced by independent practices is good or excellent. 11 July 2008

Product news: July 11
Products from the July 11 2008 issue of Optician: Anglo Italian B&S Bolle Charmant Hoya 11 July 2008

GOC marks 50 years of professional progress
The GOC celebrates its 50th anniversary on July 7 which also marks 50 years to the day since the beginning of statutory regulation for optometrists and dispensing opticians, as created by the Opticians Act. 04 July 2008

PCTs urged 'keep contracts simple'
Primary care trusts are being urged not to insert extra clauses in the new GOS contract or cause further confusion by sending out the wrong paperwork to contractors.04 July 2008

Alliance acts on Darzi's review
Optical bodies have welcomed the publication of Lord Darzi's NHS Next Steps Review this week, and have reiterated the importance of the profession's continuing involvement in the proposed overhaul of community healthcare.04 July 2008

Public ignorant of UV damage
Despite the growing awareness of sun damage to the skin, a new survey has revealed that only 7 per cent of the UK population are aware ultra-violet rays can damage the eyes.04 July 2008

Holden's vision wins acclaim
Professor Brien Holden of the University of NSW was presented with an honorary Doctor of Science degree by Ohio State University, Columbus last month in recognition of his work in attempting to eliminate avoidable blindness throughout the world.04 July 2008