Safilo's profits fall
A fall in Safilo's first half results are attributed among other factors to a slowdown of the European market.08 August 2008
Luxottica profits fall
Luxottica announces its second quarter results08 August 2008
Making plans for Batemans
Vision Express chief executive Bryan Magrath says the decision to rebrand the Batemans practices under the VE banner was not taken lightly. Perry Thakrar reports
08 August 2008
(C9455) Complete course in dispensing - Part 2
In the second article in our complete course in dispensing, Andrew Keirl and Richard Payne
consider the implications of prescription interpretation. Module C9455, two general CET
point, suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians04 August 2008
Comment: Down in the mouth
Why is the dental association so much better at communicating issues surrounding teeth than the many optical bodies are at promoting eyes?01 August 2008
Verum writes
The new Primary Ophthalmic Services contract becomes reality today. Imagine a conversation among group of optometrists, after a CET meeting. All own individual practices situated in neighbouring PCTs. Each wants reassurancethey have completed the paperwork correctly to register on August 1. 01 August 2008
College highlights risks of viewing sun directly
Millions of people still remain unaware of the risk to their eyesight from direct exposure to sunlight during the summer months, especially during an eclipse, according to the findings of a new survey undertaken by the College of Optometrists.01 August 2008
Behave yourself
Bill Harvey reports on a recent review commissioned by the College of Optometrists which argues for more rigorous research before behavioural optometric techniques be advocated
01 August 2008
Blueprint for a multiple
Specsavers of Cannock in Staffordshire has signed up 65,000 patients over the years in a town of only 60,000, so no wonder it was a prime contender for the Multiple Practice of the Year Award
01 August 2008
Independents feel the pinch
The British Shops and Stores Association (BSSA), which counts optical outlets among its membership, says independent retailers are feeling the effects of the economic downturn to a greater degree than multiples. 01 August 2008
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