Optometrist and AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, discusses infection control in practice during the pandemic

As we take tentative steps out of lockdown, OT  asks – have practices seen a change in appointment levels?

Ameerah Riaz Ahmed and Nasir Ahmed have taken over Cacoullis Opticians

A waiver on the requirement to complete an NHS mail checklist will end at the beginning of July

The acquisition is expected to support the ophthalmic lens company’s growth

Russell Bickle, general manager for Shamir UK, on the effects of COVID-19 and the key areas of opportunity for practices to engage patients

The approval is conditional on EssilorLuxottica making a number of divestments and commitments to address previous competition concerns

With the Easter break upon us, has your patient demographic changed in the last 12 months?

The Essilor group company plans to restructure its site in Quedgeley, Gloucester, and withdraw the Kodak brand from its offering

Optometry businesses welcomed the extension to business support measures, but highlighted key gaps