Mike Hale: Halfway there

I hope readers have been able to make the most of the long daylight hours that the UK enjoys at this time of year. I had thought that this issue of Optician would hit doormats on the summer solstice itself but, having recently joined my local astronomical society, I’ve been informed by more experienced and wiser members that the longest day of this particular year is actually June 20.

Regardless, we are approaching the halfway point of the year and I think it is a good time to briefly consider what has happened so far and what may follow. While 2024 has seen our industry go about its business with the usual events and high levels of activity that help practitioners deliver of high-quality eye care to patients, much of the wider discourse has been focused on the political.