Experts for the eyes
Experts for the eyes
Sophie Dutilloy joined Alcon as president for its EMEA ...
Lynx IDG extends area coverage
Lynx IDG introduces Ireland to its area coverage
Lynx IDG adds the Republic of Ireland to its territory coverage
Vision from Venice
In partnership with Marcolin Group, Optician hosts a roundtable in Venice to discuss the future of independent optical retail and forging better relationships with eyewear suppliers. Simon Jones acts as moderator
Family Optician of the Year
Zoe Wickens speaks to Coleman Opticians Hearing and Vision Centre about winning the Family Optician of the Year Award at the Optician Awards 2019
In focus: GOC Council meeting: Education update
One accountable provider for optometry education was among the recommendations presented at the latest GOC Council meeting agenda as part of a wider discussion on the Education Strategic Review. Zoe Wickens reports
EssilorLuxottica swoops for Vision Express owner GrandVision
EssilorLuxottica in talks to buy majority stake in optician group GrandVision
Famous for perfection
Mike Hale travels to Shepshed Optics to catch up with a prescription house going places
News More News
Public perception of opticians
GOC produces public perceptions of opticians research
GOC presents research into the public perceptions of opticians
Jai Kudo Lenses' Drivesense
Jai Kudo Lenses releases Drivesense lenses
Jai Kudo Lenses launches its Drivesense lenses
Optoplast extends 2019 range
Optoplast adds new spectacle cases to 2019 collection
Optoplast extends its 2019 collection of cases and accessories
Silhouette goes ‘retro-spec’
Silhouette goes ‘retro-spec’
Silhouette celebrates 20 years of its award-winning Titan Minimal Art
Chinese screen time regulation
China introduces more screen time regulations
New regulations to protect young people’s eyesight by the Chinese government
Latest CET More CET
Geriatric optometry – part 1
Closing Date: 16/08/2019
In the first of two articles, Dr Doina Gherghel offers an overview of common systemic and ocular pathologies associated with ageing, encountered in the optometric practice (C72128, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Fundamentals of ophthalmic dispensing – 4 – Hand-made frame measurements
Closing Date: 09/08/2019
In this fourth of a comprehensive series of articles covering the fundamentals of ophthalmic dispensing, Tina Arbon Black and Peter Black explore those measurements essential to dispensing hand-made frames (C72084, one distance learning CET point suitable for optometrists and dispensing opticians)
Why silicone hydrogels?
Closing Date: 02/08/2019
Dr Casey Hogan and Dr Stephanie Woo discuss the many benefits of silicone hydrogel that make it a preferred material for daily disposable lenses (C71982, one distance learning CET point, suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)
Essential contact lens practice 3 – Initial examination, refraction and corneal assessment
Closing Date: 02/08/2019
In the third article in our major bimonthly series about modern contact lens practice, Clair Bulpin and Dr Rachel Hiscox describe the assessment of refraction and corneal curvature prior to contact lens fitting (C72012, one distance learning CET point, suitable for optometrists, contact lens opticians and dispensing opticians)
Jobs More Jobs
Optometrist
Leith, Edinburgh | Competitive
Dispensing Optician Manager
Hyde, Manchester | Competitive salary + great benefits
Optometrist Needed- Dundee
Dundee, Dundee City | up to £50,000
Clinical More clinical
Dry eye interactive – part 1
Bill Harvey and Sarah Farrant discuss readers discussions for the first of our dry eye interactive exercises
Refractive surgery survey 2019
Refractive surgery survey 2019
With advanced techniques improving outcomes and younger ...
Modern surgical options
Modern surgical options
Dr Clare O’Donnell provides an overview of contemporary ...
Eyefoods by Laurie Capogna
Book Review: Eyefoods: The Complete Eye Health & Nutrition Guide by Laurie Capogna, OD
Eyefoods contributes to the expanding interest in eye health ...
Contact Lenses More contact lenses
How to publish and present
Contact lens educators and postgraduate students met in Manchester in May to learn how to optimise their publications and presentations. Alison Ewbank reports from the IACLE/BUCCLE ...
Focus on the new at BCLA
Focus on the new at BCLA
Photochromic contact lenses, myopia control and extended ...
Global fight against improper online contact lens supply
Improper online CL supply
Improper contact lens supply over the internet is an issue ...
Sponsored feature
Presbyopes under the lens
When patients become presbyopic the opportunity for vision correction increases but their contact lens use decreases. To find out why we commissioned a research paper in association with AOP, BUCCLE and ABDO to ask 500 patients and 100 opticians about their wearing and prescription habits. To find out more email uk.brand@alcon.com to register your interest to receive the full Whitepaper shortly.
Eyewear More eyewear
Sunglasses: part of a uniform?
An awareness initiative has revealed parents’ lack of knowledge on UV, despite wanting sunglasses as school uniform. Sean Rai-Roche explores the idea ...
Management More management
Vision from Venice
In partnership with Marcolin Group, Optician hosts a roundtable in Venice to discuss the future of independent optical retail and forging better ...
GOC Council meeting: Education
In focus: GOC Council meeting: Education update
One accountable provider for optometry education was among the ...
Questions for the president
Questions for the president
Bill Harvey asks Nick Rumney about his new position as ...
Famous for perfection
Famous for perfection
Mike Hale travels to Shepshed Optics to catch up with a ...
Resources for all
Resources for all
Creating a first-class optical education resource for the whole ...
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Opinion More opinion
We don’t need no...
First off, has everyone taken on board what was agreed by the GOC last week?
Diary of a spectacle designer
With sustainability and environmentally friendly issues at the top of the news agenda, Tom Davies gives a critique of his own business
Fasionable pairs of specs
Chris Bennett: For a fashionable pair of specs ask an architect
Much is made of the need to educate the next generation of ...
Bill Harvey: A head rings out
Bill Harvey: A head rings out
I have often felt that eye care practitioners play an ...
Centres of holistic care
Moneo writes: Becoming centres of holistic primary care
It seems to be the norm nowadays for optometry practices to ...
Upcoming Events More events
SightCare Conference
This year’s conference theme will be ‘Powering Change’
IGA Patient Conference
International Glaucoma Association Patient Conference
The International Glaucoma Association is running a conference for glaucoma patients
