What’s new in cataract and refractive surgery?
The 36th Congress of the European Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) took place in Vienna this year
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The future of optics
The future of optics: the industry in 2025
The 2016 Foresight Report identified a number of changes that could occur in ...
FODO leads the way
FODO leads the way on optical insurance and defence
FODO chief executive David Hewlett describes the key elements of optical ...
Winning Herts
Winning Herts
Optician hears about the recent open day at the optometry department of the ...
Locsu changes things up
In focus: New look Locsu changes things up
Change was the theme of this year’s National Optical Conference (NOC), ...
Interview: Christian French
Interview: Christian French, AIO chairman
Late last year the AIO appointed Christian French as its new chairman. The ...
GOC joins resistance
In focus: GOC joins resistance to merging of regulation
A government document floating the idea of regulatory changes and potential ...
In focus: Looking ahead
In focus: Looking ahead in 2018
After welcoming in the New Year, key figures from within the optical profession ...
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In focus: GOC meeting
In focus: GOC quarterly meeting covers all bases
Halloween lenses, education, driver’s vision, CET and three hundred dusty boxes ...
In focus: Time is of the essence as GOC reviews education
In focus: Education review
The GOC is considering how the profession’s education system can be transformed after completing a wide-ranging consultation. Joe Ayling reports on the sector’s response as the regulator nears its own verdict
In focus: AOP lends an ear to stress in optics
In focus: AOP lends an ear
A new peer support line for optometrists suffering from stress and anxiety will be launched by the AOP this summer after the optical body identified a struggle among its members. Joe Ayling reports
Optician steps up its programme of interactive CET
Interactive CET programme
Bill Harvey introduces the new wave of monthly interactive CET to be published in Optician from this January
In focus: Profession sets out to restore faith in 'good optometry'
The Honey Rose trial fallout
Widespread media coverage of the tragic death of a young patient following a missed referral has left its mark on the profession, despite his parents’ wish not to damage the reputation of optometrists. Joe Ayling reports on the continued fallout from a landmark trial for the profession and wider medical sector
What is it like on an optometry degree course?
Optometry degree course guide
As another academic year reaches its conclusion, Saul Sebag visits BSc student representatives enrolled on two of the optometry degree schools in the UK. Students in Plymouth and Manchester share their experiences and hopes for their future
Interview: Ian Humphreys, Chief Executive, the College of Optometrists
Interview: Ian Humphreys
Considering itself as the home of the profession how does the College see its role developing in the future? Chris Bennett talks to the man in charge
In Focus: Sector responds to frozen GOS fees
In Focus
A decision by the government to freeze the NHS sight test fees in England for another year from April has been met with blanket disappointment across the optical sector
In Focus: Peers debate controversial adjustment to Opticians Act
In Focus: Peers debate ...
British company Adlens has been trying to get an amendment to the Opticians Act for some time now and the debate on adjustable focus eyewear has reached the House of Lords. Simon Jones reports
Portsmouth University optometry course takes shape
Portsmouth University ...
Optician examines the level of readiness of the proposed new optometry course at Portsmouth
How to make your precious pre-reg time count
How to make your precious ...
It’s vital to make the best use of your time in the pre-reg year. Ahmed Ejaz explains how it is important to start learning and gathering evidence for assessment from day one
Work in progress: How the University of Portsmouth's new course is shaping up
Work in progress: How the ...
Simon Jones visits the University of Portsmouth to see how the early stages of its new optometry programme are developing
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Optical Practice Manager Job, Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire | Up to £20000 per annum
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Pudsey | highly competitive salary
Deputy Practice Manager Job, Manchester
Manchester | Up to £27000 per annum
Clinic Co-Ordinator - Banbury, Oxfordshire
Banbury | Competitive plus benefits
