The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers
Ian Davies looks at the history, purpose and function of a livery company that has been at the core of UK eye care for nearly four centuries
Management
Moving downstairs in style
Moving downstairs in style
Differentiation is the modern mantra of the independent. Chris Bennett ...
IR35 to be delayed for a year
HR File: IR35 to be delayed for a year
Emma Greedy reports that new tax measures concerning the status of contractors ...
Tackling coronavirus together
In focus: Tackling coronavirus together
A network has been set up to provide guidance and support to optometrists ...
Optician feels the symptoms
In focus: Optician begins to feel the symptoms of pandemic
Optician rounds up the latest coronavirus news affecting the industry
Feedback: Trauma interactive
CET feedback: Trauma interactive
Bill Harvey and Stanley Keys offer feedback on our recent interactive CET ...
Multiple responds to Radio 4
In focus: Multiple’s strong response to Radio 4 cataract exposé
A recent Radio 4 consumer report claimed Optical Express patients felt ...
Colour blindness on the OS map
Putting colour blindness on the OS map
People with colour blindness can now read Ordnance Survey maps clearly with ...
Optrafair: Ryan Leighton
Optrafair Interview: Ryan Leighton, CEO of Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care
Andrew McClean speaks to Ryan Leighton about 2020 plans, new initiatives and ...
In focus: Value for the future
In focus: Value for the future
The General Optical Council wants to become more agile in its work. Andrew McClean reports on its plans detailed in the latest public meeting
Polarisation in nature
Polarisation in nature
Dr Ilse Daly dives into polarisation, a facet of light humans cannot see but which is used in a variety of vision-related ways across the animal kingdom
Viewpoint: Changing patterns
Viewpoint: Changing patterns
Simon Small explains how adopting a four-day working week has benefited staff and patients
HR File: Can employees be held liable for social media posts?
Employees and social media
How should businesses manage an incident where an individual has made controversial comments on social media that have a negative impact on the business?
Glaucoma week: Worldwide involvement
Glaucoma week: Get stuck in
This year’s World Glaucoma Week, to be held March 8 to 14, will focus on promoting awareness. Yiannis Kotoulas examines how to get involved
The importance of workplace eye care
Workplace eye care
Andrew McClean explores how business owners are looking after their employees’ eye health and how practices can provide easy options
Pop-up practice: Dealing with disaster
Dealing with disaster
A practice in Cambridge has bounced back from disaster with an innovative solution. Yiannis Kotoulas reports
Apprenticeships: Meeting a need or risking patient safety?
Apprenticeships: A discussion
The arguments for and against optometry apprenticeships are being put forth by both sides. Andrew McClean looks into the positions of both camps
Absence management — why does it matter?
Absence management
Clare Avery outlines the basics of managing employee absence from work
Interview: David Baker, general manager of Rodenstock UK
David Baker, Rodenstock UK
Rodenstock recently appointed David Baker to head up its UK business. Chris Bennett travelled to Kent to find out how he intends to get closer to independents and help grow their practices
Vision without eyes
Vision without eyes
Ilse Daly explains how some animals use visual systems that do not require eyes
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