Industry
High Street
Campaign success
20 April 2018
US partnership between the profession and industry is successful in encouraging consumers to have their sight tested
TD Tom Davies to hold social media workshop
19 April 2018
The eyewear designer will host social media training sessions for opticians
Valli Group introduces contact lens recycling scheme
10 April 2018
'Zero waste boxes' have been added to the independent's 14 practices, enabling patients to prevent waste from going to landfill
Contact lenses
Making it real for patients
23 April 2018
Fitting contact lenses for presbyopic patients is something practitioners should no longer be shying away from, according to Dr Rachel Hiscox. The professional education and development manager for Johnson & Johnson Vision tells OT why it is important to start a conversation
Light-adaptive contact lenses announced
16 April 2018
A partnership between Transitions Optical and JJV will introduce a new contact lens in 2019
Confidence in contact lenses
16 April 2018
Imogen Taylor tells OT about how a cosmetic lens service made “the world of difference” after she lost the sight in her right eye
Eyewear and lenses
Hexagonal and hooded
18 April 2018
The new spring/summer 2018 Cutler and Gross collection has been custom-designed in an Italian factory
Paloma Faith named as Transitions Optical brand ambassador
18 April 2018
The lens company explained that the singer represents the brand’s new image and collection
Charity
Essilor supports Commonwealth catalyst fund
20 April 2018
Company pledges to provide lenses to 200 million people living below the poverty line in the Commonwealth
Equipment and suppliers
Ocuco acquires Opticommerce
17 April 2018
After working with OptiCommerce for six years, Ocuco officially acquires the eCommerce business
Cerium partners with University of Essex
09 April 2018
The equipment manufacturer plans to expand its international presence after developing its latest colorimeter with the university