In focus: Profession keeps cool head during heatwave
A surge in temperatures across England and Wales has presented some unique patient and workplace challenges this week. Joe Ayling reports on how the optical profession is coping
Eyewear
Interview: Lars Flyvholm
Interview: Lars Flyvholm, CEO Design Eyewear Group
Simon Jones travels to Aarhus, Denmark, to talk with Lars Flyvholm, CEO of the ...
In focus: Fluorescein strips
In focus: Confederation takes battle for strips to Europe
The long delayed ruling on the classification of fluorescein strips is due in ...
Frame rubs judges right way
Optician Awards 2017: Frame rubs judges right way
Hapter’s innovative design and use of materials struck a chord with the awards ...
80 years in the fast lane
Polaroid’s 80 years in the fast lane
It has been 80 years since Polaroid first started selling its innovative ...
Making winning a reality
Optician Awards: Making winning a reality
Hoya’s Vision Simulator use of virtual reality impressed judges to scoop the ...
Progressive practice
Progressive tech builds progressive practice
Essilor’s Generation X progressive has been built on research innovation which ...
Hoya’s Nulux Active lens
Helping relieve new visual demands
Thomas Gosling looks at the way our digital device usage is altering our ...
In focus: Blue light failings
In focus: Multiple’s blue light failings outlined before GOC
The optical regulator dissects how Boots’ misleading consumer blue light advert ...
In focus: Adjusted views on variable focus eyewear
Variable focus eyewear
British firm Adlens claimed a small victory in the long-running quest to sell its variable focus products in the UK without restriction. But was all as it seemed? Simon Jones reports
Frames designed by opticians
Frames designed by opticians
Three frames companies that have grown out of optical practices caught the eye at Vision Expo East in New York. Mike Hale reports
Safilo autumn/winter collection goes full circle
Safilo A/W collection
Shapes once considered outdated are now firmly back on the catwalk. Jo Gallacher reports on Safilo’s retro-inspired A/W17 collection
In focus: Putting it to the politicians
In focus: Optics on the agenda
With another general election scheduled for next month, Optician asks representatives across the profession what they will be asking MPs and the elected government to deliver this time around. Joe Ayling reports
3D printing: Bespoke lens breakthrough
Bespoke lens breakthrough
Vision Expo East debuted some innovative lens creation technology from Luxexcel. Mike Hale reports
Lens study: Taking the strain
Lens study: Taking the strain
Chris Ang, Professor Dejan Dinevski, Dr Natalia Vlasak and Andria Kok evaluate the efficiency of spectacle lenses with accommodative support and a blue light filter in reducing computer vision syndrome/digital eye strain symptoms in comparison with habitual spectacles
Interactive CET feedback: Progressive lenses
Interactive CET feedback
Bill Harvey offers some feedback on the latest interactive CET exercise
Tried and tested: AM Eyewear
Tried and tested: AM Eyewear
Smart bling is probably the best way to describe this new frame
Optrafair discussion panel: Women in Optics
Women in Optics
Part-time work, women in leadership roles and the future of optics were all discussed at Optrafair’s first Women in Optics panel. Jo Gallacher reports
Optrafair: A feast of fabulous frames
A feast of fabulous frames
Optrafair’s reputation for covering the needs of the entire profession was especially evident in the eyewear on show. From high fashion to practice staples, the show had it all. Optician looks at some of the highlights
In focus: Can Acuitis be the Apple of our eyes and ears?
In focus: Acuitis
The arrival of optical chain Acuitis on the UK high street raises the stakes as the French company secures investment for a new concept of hearing and vision care stores akin to technology giant Apple. Joe Ayling reports
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