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
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Tackling coronavirus together
In focus: Tackling coronavirus together
A network has been set up to provide guidance and support to optometrists ...
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 ...
Polarisation in nature
Polarisation in nature
Dr Ilse Daly dives into polarisation, a facet of light humans cannot see but ...
Glaucoma week: Get stuck in
Glaucoma week: Worldwide involvement
This year’s World Glaucoma Week, to be held March 8 to 14, will focus on ...
Apprenticeships: A discussion
Apprenticeships: Meeting a need or risking patient safety?
The arguments for and against optometry apprenticeships are being put forth by ...
David Baker, Rodenstock UK
Interview: David Baker, general manager of Rodenstock UK
Rodenstock recently appointed David Baker to head up its UK business. Chris ...
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Frances Rus: managing director, Duncan and Todd
Managing director Frances Rus
Duncan and Todd managing director Frances Rus sits down with Simon Jones to talk expansion and equality
Black and white: not shades of grey
Not shades of grey
David Baker finds a connection between Pingelap, a coral atoll in the Pacific Ocean with abnormal rates of achromatopsia and rock band Steppenwolf
Digital eye strain
Digital eye strain
Digital devices have changed the way people live and view the world but has the optical profession kept pace? Optician hosted a Hoya-inspired discussion to find out more
In focus: Optometry apprenticeships: The sector responds
Optometry apprenticeships
As debate continues around a proposed apprenticeship degree in optometry, a cross-sector group of practitioners has had its say. Optician reports
A time for giving back
A time for giving back
As preparations for the optical service at Crisis for Christmas ramp up, Yiannis Kotoulas visits Vision Care for Homeless People
How to achieve mindfulness in a busy optometry practice
How to achieve mindfulness
Simple techniques can be applied by anyone to make their working lives a little less stressful. David Rahman reports
In focus: How the plans will be put into action
How the plans will be actioned
Zoe Wickens reports on the GOC’s Draft Strategic Plan for 2020 to 2026 and also provides an update on the Education Strategic Review
Vision in the dark
Vision in the dark
Dr Ilse Daly investigates how some animals are able to see and thrive in the dark
In focus: Consultation offers insight into optom apprenticeship
Optom apprenticeship insight
Details emerge of an optometry apprenticeship expected to be approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education by next year. Simon Jones reports
Specsavers focuses on clinical outcomes reporting
Specsavers' clinical outcomes
Benchmarking referral rates and having the power to analyse clinical outcomes will provide the evidence needed to get optometry and ophthalmology working hand in hand. Chris Bennett speaks to Giles Edmonds, clinical services director of Specsavers
Revised British Standards for Terminology
Revised British Standards
Ronald Rabbetts outlines the new terms and revised definitions in the updated British Standards relating to spectacle lenses and eye protection
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