Optician news in brief

Punch Opticians in Earlsfield south-west London was broken into during the early hours of Monday November 26 and a large number of ophthalmic frames and sunglasses without cases were stolen. The practice has asked that any practitioners offered frames from the likes of Michael Kors, Nike, Ted Baker, Henley, Modo and Calvin Klein in suspicious circumstances contact PC Mike Woodhead of the Metropolitan Police on 020 8247 8524.

Practice interiors firm Lynx has inked a deal to expand its range of display items through a new distribution deal with Croatian manufacturer Presenta Nova. 'The new line of modular fixtures and fittings would be offered alongside Lynx custom build shop fits and are set to fill a void in the market not currently effectively catered for,' said a Lynx spokesperson. Its new supply deal will begin on January 1 next year and backed by promotional offers and activity, Lynx added.