Interview: Ed Mallen, president of the College of Optometrists
Mike Hale speaks to Professor Ed Mallen about his role as president of the College of Optometrists, future changes to undergraduate training and more
Management
Trouble at the top
In focus: Trouble at the top
In-fighting at the very top could derail the progress of EssilorLuxottica, ...
Optrafair software report
Software sector focuses on compliance and foresight
Practice management systems and virtual try on technology provided the bulk of ...
The gender pay gap
In focus: Optical employers commit to tackle ongoing gender pay gap
Figures from leading optical suppliers show that women’s pay continues to lag ...
Sector loses cash and custom
In focus: Sector loses cash and custom as buyers find fault with fit
A new report from a British specialist has highlighted startling consumer ...
Star-studded Optix conference
Star-studded Optix conference
The splendid setting, extensive exhibition and notable speakers are just some ...
Spaces designed by the blind
Spaces designed for and by the blind
In 2008, US-based architect Chris Downey went blind following brain surgery. He ...
Want committed employees?
HR file: Want committed employees? Focus on identity
It is often said that there is a limit to loyalty in organisations but does ...
Recruitment problems
Why are optometrist vacancies in the UK so difficult to fill?
Recent research has revealed vacancies for optometrists are often open for long ...
Seven ways: Succession planning can help to evolve your business
Succession planning
John French looks into seven ways to ensure your business flourishes when you hand it over to the next generation
Opti Forum discusses the future
Opti Forum report
This year’s Opti Forum discussed a number of issues within the industry, but an underlying theme was the effect of digitisation and artificial intelligence on the way the sector operates
HR file: Keeping your staff on side
Keeping your staff on side
Andy Caldicott examines the efficiency of long service awards as a staff benefit
Seven ways: Improving work-life balance
Improving work-life balance
Striking a good work-life balance is vital to both commercial and personal growth. Business guru Dom Watson outlines seven ways to ensure a healthy business and happy mind
What’s new in cataract and refractive surgery?
Cataract & refractive surgery
The 36th Congress of the European Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) took place in Vienna this year
The future of optics: the industry in 2025
The future of optics
The 2016 Foresight Report identified a number of changes that could occur in the industry’s future. Almost three years later, Sean Rai-Roche asks experts’ opinions on how they see certain areas developing by 2025
FODO leads the way on optical insurance and defence
FODO leads the way
FODO chief executive David Hewlett describes the key elements of optical insurance and defence as the optical body takes measures to increase its indemnity cover
Brett Waugh, managing director of Eyewear Direct
Brett Waugh of Eyewear Direct
Setting up a new brand is tough but basing it on a totally new business model takes it to another level. Chris Bennett finds out more about Ashton Riley
Winning Herts
Winning Herts
Optician hears about the recent open day at the optometry department of the University of Hertfordshire as its first students approach completion of the four year course
Look local: Wonders in Sunderland
Look local: Sunderland
The Mackem are a proud people with a distinct history and culture. Sean Rai-Roche reports
Seven ways: Dwarfing your problems
Seven ways: Problems
Hi ho, hi ho it’s off to work we go. There’s a nice link with our series of sevens – the dwarfs from Snow White were hard workers and they cover a wide range of the customers you are likely to see
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