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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

Optical connections: The all-seeing eye

David Baker investigates the optics-related associations of the all-seeing eye, ...

Accessories: Adding in the value

Optician provides a round up of the latest small products and consumables ...

In focus: Industry reacts to reports of substandard specs sold online

Which? revealed over a quarter of spectacles purchased in an online ...

Styling for success

Eyewear Styling Academy founder and optometrist Eva Davé looks at the ...

In focus: Sector loses cash and custom as buyers find fault with fit

A new report from a British specialist has highlighted startling consumer ...

Optical connections: The Arsenal connection

David Baker explores football club Arsenal’s boardroom from an optical ...

Interview: Roger Pope, Founder of Roger Pope & Partners Opticians

Royal Warrant holder and dispensing optician Roger Pope wants to see regulators ...

Products to add value and flair to your practice

Optician invited companies to submit information on smaller products and ...

Seven ways: Styling your patients

TD Tom Davies managing director and eyewear stylist to the stars, Tom Davies, ...

Optician Awards 2018: Optical Assistant Team of the Year

Organisation, energy and dynamic social skills are some of the qualities that ...

Those who fall foul of the law endure not only the time they serve behind bars, but also the societal stigma that comes after. One optical practice, however, is helping to give them a second chance by introducing them to optics. Sean Rai-Roche reports

Optician Awards 2018: Dispensing optician of the year

Interview: DO of the year

Wimbledon week is an apposite time to talk to tennis-mad Sue Edwards, winner of the dispensing optician of the year award. Chris Bennett travelled to Lincoln to see what kind of eye care she is serving up

Optical connections: The spectacle makers - play in two acts

The spectacle makers

David Baker sees how the 17th Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers links with a 21st century US Shakespeare company

Optician Awards: Multiple practice of the year

Multiple practice of the year

The cobbled streets surrounding Truro cathedral house many historic buildings it now also plays home to the Multiple Practice of the Year winner from the 2018 Optician Awards. Chris Bennett travelled west to find out more

Free form spectacle lenses: A new technical report

Free form spectacle lenses

Ronald Rabbetts describes and a new report from the British Standards Institute that clarifies the terminology surrounding free form lenses

Figure 1: Spectacles with standard fitting

Frames: A little extra care sometimes makes a big difference

Frame fitting advice

Dr Narendra Kumar presents some cases where careful modification of optical appliances have addressed particular patient needs

Legislation: Revised British Standards

Revised British Standards

Ronald Rabbetts updates us on the latest revision to British Standards relating to spectacle lenses

Products you want and those you didn’t know you needed

The products you need

Optician rounds up the prominent suppliers of products essential to the day-to-day running of a practice – from blocking pads to blepharitis solutions

In focus: Busy year ahead for thriving optical scene

In focus: Busy year ahead

As evidenced by the multitude of events showcased in this week’s issue of Optician – eye care professionals go into the New Year spoilt for choice. Joe Ayling reports

Optician Awards 2018: Celebrating the stars

Celebrating the stars

Winning an Optician Award is the highlight of many optical careers. The race is now on to find out who will triumph in 2018. Optician editor Chris Bennett explains how the entry process is taking shape