Industry
High Street
Boots honours one of its longest serving opticians at special event
24 July 2017
The multiple made Philip Quinby a founding member of the new Boots 50 Year Club
Optical Express confirms new business model roll out
24 July 2017
Multiple is seeking over 200 new personnel, including 100 optometrists
Training course referral
24 July 2017
Practitioner spots signs of angle-closure glaucoma in colleague during training examination
Contact lenses
A one-stop-shop
14 July 2017
Alcon shares details of its latest products and innovations that are designed to help practices reduce drop-outs and build patient loyalty
Mark’ennovy’s Blu:kidz packaging launch captures summer excitement
11 July 2017
New summer packaging for children launched by mark’ennovy
Eyewear and lenses
Up-close focus
19 July 2017
Shamir’s new multi-purpose lens is designed for users of handheld technology
Charity
Charity calls for trustees
24 July 2017
Vision Care for Homeless People is seeking new trustees to support its work
Charity event to focus on latest developments
21 July 2017
Macular Society conference returns to the capital
New £10 note features raised dots for blind and partially sighted
20 July 2017
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) helped develop the new £10 note
Equipment and suppliers
Treatment to rent
24 July 2017
Grafton Optical’s E-Eye technology is now available to rent across the UK and Ireland
The Mainline to success
19 July 2017
OT speaks to the founder of Mainline Instruments, Simon Hawkins, as the company prepares to mark its 20th anniversary