Another dimension
Materialise and 3DNA tell Andrew McClean how 3D technologies provide opticians with an opportunity to differentiate themselves on the high street
Eyewear
Big data: Driving innovation
Driving innovation with big data
Mike Hale examines how companies are leveraging big data to improve products ...
Disruption disasters
Disruption disasters
Simon Jones looks at some of the disruptive brands and ideas that haven’t hit ...
A demanding demographic
A demanding demographic
Andrew McClean gets insight from Cubitts and VIU about what millennials and ...
Animal vision: Colossal eyes
Animal vision: Colossal eyes
Dr Ilse Daly continues her series on eyes throughout the animal kingdom with a ...
Winning off the pitch
Winning off the pitch
Selling eyewear and promoting brands is an art that has long since moved on ...
A-Z of Eyewear: JKL
A-Z of Eyewear: JKL
Optician’s A to Z of Eyewear is a monthly tour of eyewear terminology, focusing ...
Bolt from the blue
Optical Connections: Bolt from the blue
David Baker considers a famous optical miracle from The Bible and uncovers ...
Driving Lenses: A clear view
Driving Lenses: A clear view
Optician looks at some of the ophthalmic drving lens options available for ...
A-Z of eyewear: GHI
A-Z of eyewear: GHI
Optician’s A to Z of Eyewear is a monthly tour of eyewear terminology, focusing on the essential materials, shapes, componentry, iconic brands and some unusual stops in between
Looking at labs: Emergency dispensing
Emergency dispensing
Mike Hale talks to several labs about what is available for practices offering an emergency service during the coronavirus pandemic
Moving downstairs in style
Moving downstairs in style
Differentiation is the modern mantra of the independent. Chris Bennett travelled to Cheltenham to hear more about Ellis & Killpartrick’s journey to be different
Fluorescent fluctuations
Fluorescent fluctuations
Professor Arnold Wilkins looks into the impact of strip lighting on vision and how the use of colours may mitigate its negative effects
A-Z of eyewear: DEF
A-Z of eyewear: DEF
Optician’s A to Z of Eyewear is a monthly tour of eyewear terminology, focusing on the essential materials, shapes, componentry, iconic brands and some unusual stops in between
Optical connections: The all-seeing eye
The all-seeing eye
David Baker investigates the optics-related associations of the all-seeing eye, which is seen by millions of people everyday but understood by few
Show report: Giving it 100% – part 2
Show report 2: Giving it 100%
Mike Hale presents a second report from 100% Optical, this time focusing on two frame companies new to the UK market and the intriguing Museum of Forgotten Eyewear
A-Z of eyewear: ABC
A-Z of eyewear: ABC
Optician’s A to Z of Eyewear is a monthly tour of eyewear terminology, focusing on the essential materials, shapes, componentry, iconic brands and some unusual stops in between
Show report: Giving it 100%
Show report: Giving it 100%
Mike Hale provides a snapshot from the recent 100% Optical trade show
Looking at labs: Consistency and quality
Labs: Consistency and quality
Mike Hale visits Kennet Lahti Optical Glazing, one of only three glazing labs in the UK certified by Lindberg
Accessories: Adding in the value
Adding in the value
Optician provides a round up of the latest small products and consumables designed to enhance and add value to practices from cases and cloths to low vision aids and vitamin supplements
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Ruddington, Nottingham | Negotiable
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Chester | Competitive plus benefits
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire | Up to £28,000 + Bonus + Professional Fees
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Stretford, Greater Manchester | £30,000 + £4,500
