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Cash overfloweth

There is a little too much satisfaction at the GOC's announcement of its financial position, efficiencies and the like at the moment. While I am as happy as anyone to see the profession's regulator awash with cash we should also remember where...

Published 30 Jan 2012 4:21 PM by the big optometry blog
Sport and optics

Manchester United's goalie, David de Gea, got us all excited this week when it was revealed he needed eye surgery. What could it be? Something to raise the profile of optics? As it turned out young David is just a bit shortsighted but his prescription...

Published 24 Jan 2012 3:20 PM by the big optometry blog
Celebrities in specs

Published 17 Jan 2012 5:09 PM by the big optometry blog
OMG Snellen pwned in Norway

Now this is all a bit of a mystery to me. Being the kind of chap that starts texts ( I only text because I have a Blackberry with a full keyboard...I only have a mobile phone for work.) with: Dr Mr Smith, ........ I'm on shaky ground with this one...

Published 16 Jan 2012 10:28 AM by the big optometry blog
Happy New Year

First of all let me wish everyone a happy New Year. It's been a very quiet time in the Optician Editor's household this yuletide and a well earned break from a hard year covering the optical business was had by all. While trying desperatetely...

Published 9 Jan 2012 11:23 AM by the big optometry blog