Boots UK has been supporting the Government’s drive to provide coronavirus tests for NHS staff, with Boots Opticians employees among some of the first volunteers

Airways Optical, Vision Labs, IGS and Hi-Spec Lenses will close until further notice on 1 April

OT  has spoken to the owners of two practices in England who have temporarily closed but are offering emergency care if required

Imran Hakim encourages practitioners to come together to support each other as they find themselves having to make “unprecedented” business decisions

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced further measures to protect jobs during the outbreak including a scheme to help pay wages and tax deferrals

Practice owners are invited to join Imran Hakim online tonight (19 March)

Customers can now order their glasses from the multiple online

Practice owners express business concerns as coronavirus outbreak develops

The Optical Goods Retailing report published by Mintel has pointed to a growth of online selling in the market, though the personal touch is still key for consumers

Independent is named Eye Care Specialists of the Year