Statistics released through the Optics at a Glance publication show a rise in the number of NHS sight tests performed during 2013–14

A luxury fashion label and leading eyewear manufacturer will partner for a new eyewear venture set to launch next year

The proportion of people wearing spectacles who are willing to pay more for designer brands has risen

Practice owners show positive attitudes to the outlook of the independent sector, but 50% say the market is polarising

New data show median age climbs to 40-years-old as UK population hits 64.6 million people

New market report predicts growth will be driven by the launch of a number of new drugs and fixed-dose combinations

Optical Confederation led research project to understand how the future will shape business, education and regulation in optics

Online tool ranks which professions are likely to become fully automated in the future, showing optometry to be safe, but dispensing optics may not be so secure

ECOO has published its Blue Book which includes comprehensive data about the optometry and optics professions across Europe

The number of contact lens wearers in the UK and Ireland is on the rise, ACLM report confirms