Viewpoint: Diary of a spectacle designer
As Covid-19 gets a bit too close for comfort, Tom Davies wants to test his way out of trouble
Management
A world view within sight
In Focus: A world view within sight
Yiannis Kotoulas reports on the optical sector’s activity for this year’s World ...
Attitudes versus action
In Focus: Attitudes versus action
Kamlesh Chauhan tells Andrew McClean why reiterating the importance of eye ...
In Focus: Noting concerns
In Focus: Education review draws fresh criticism
A group of optical organisations have noted their concerns with the GOC’s ...
The surface of the world
The surface of the world
Bill Harvey reports on a virtual conference organised by TFOS that offered a ...
NEHW: Pandemic perspective
In Focus: NEHW takes pandemic perspective
Simon Jones looks at some of the stories released to coincide with National Eye ...
Changing methods of care
In Focus: Changing methods of care
A statement on the use of technology and equipment during Covid-19 has been ...
In Focus: Into the unknown
In Focus: Addressing the unknown
Andrew McClean asks what a joint vision created by the College of Optometrists ...
In Focus: Raising awareness
In Focus: Raising awareness
Yiannis Kotoulas looks forward to this year’s National Eye Health Week
Barrier breaking IT
Barrier breaking IT
A new IT platform rolled out by Primary Eye Services could break down some of the barriers between primary care optical practices and hospital eye services. Andrew McClean reports
Anti-discrimination drive launched by AOP
AOP anti-racism drive launched
Yiannis Kotoulas talks to the AOP about its new anti-racism guidance and team
In Focus: Consulting and reviewing
Consulting and reviewing
A recent GOC consultation has prompted criticism from ABDO. Yiannis Kotoulas reports
Ecommerce plays key part in Covid-19 recovery
Ecommerce helps recovery
Online platforms and new product offerings have played a pivotal role in EssilorLuxottica’s pandemic recovery strategy. Simon Jones reports
The only way is up
The only way is up
Simon Jones looks at some of the ways practices can give patients’ spectacle and sunglass frames a new lease of life
The importance of recycling
The importance of recycling
Mike Hale speaks to Sam Angel of TerraCycle Europe about the innovative company, the Acuvue contact lens recycling programme and what can be done about the growing mountain of used PPE
Thinking outside the box
Thinking outside the box
Yiannis Kotoulas explores the eco-friendly business partnerships that practices could consider in order to reduce their carbon footprint
A powerful movement
A powerful movement
Danish eyewear brand MonkeyGlasses opened its first practice in Copenhagen in November 2019. The company’s CEO and designer Mai-britt Seaton tells Andrew McClean about how sustainability was translated from its products to its store
In Focus: Complaint mediation
In Focus: Complaint mediation
Jennie Jones tells Andrew McClean how the OCCS has increased awareness of the service over the past year
Covid: Embracing change
Covid: Embracing change
Mike Hale interviews Specsavers director of product Matt Stewart about how the multiple is operating in a changed healthcare and retail landscape
Covid: Evolving eye care
Covid: Evolving eye care
Mike Hale speaks to three independent practices about lockdown experiences, moving beyond essential eye care provision and the new normal
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Business Development Manager - West Midlands
England, Staffordshire | £30000 - £33000 per annum + Bonus Scheme
Dispensing Optician Aylesbury - £37K
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire | Salaries of up to £37,000
Assistant Store Manager - White City
London (North) | Competitive plus benefits
Patient Advisor - Swansea
Swansea | Competitive plus benefits
