Optician news in brief

Department store John Lewis saw sunglass sales increase three-fold in April as the spring weather began to improve. Sales during the month rose 315 per cent compared to March. A spokesperson for the company attributed the increase to both better weather and the turnaround of stock. 'It's also due to new ranges coming in and the new styles appearing in the magazines,' she said.

A guide to getting involved in National Eye Health Week 2013 has been launched online. It includes ideas for hosting events and sponsorship opportunities for the event which takes place from September 16-22 this year. Practitioners can also pre-register for a free resource pack to be launched in June. Francesca Marchetti, chair of the National Eye Health Week Steering Group, said: 'This free guide is a fantastic resource to inspire everyone to get involved in this year's National Eye Health Week.' Visit www.visionmatters.org.uk.