Optical organisations

Independents and multiples are switching their focus to sustainability – but what does that mean on the ground? OT  found out

Optometry Scotland welcomed the report that explored alternative pathways in primary care, and recognised the potential for optometry to reduce pressure on general practice

The partnership will bring together expert opinion and the latest research to support optometrists’ understanding of dry eye disease

Ann Blackmore, ECOO secretariat manager, on facilitating a survey of members’ COVID-19 experiences ahead of the organisation’s General Assembly

The partnership wants NHS England’s new national clinical director for eye care to ‘tackle delays and fragmented care for eye patients’

Specsavers’ Doug Perkins, Giles Edmonds and Paul Morris outline the challenges facing the profession and how data can be used to demonstrate its value

Janice Foster will start her new role in October, replacing former CEO Richard Whittington

The Myopia control attitudes and practice survey seeks to understand the uptake of myopia management by eye care professionals worldwide

The fund is reminding the profession of its ability to fund projects as it celebrates its 50th birthday

Only one in four people with sight loss are in employment in the UK – equivalent to 500 double decker buses of untapped talent in London alone