Optical organisations

The event will focus on the theme of commercialising myopia management

The guidance supports the need for “robust” infection prevention and control measures for primary eye care services after 19 July, and addresses topics including social distancing and face masks

Supported by a number of optical organisations, the event aims to increase awareness of, and engagement with, issues of sustainability within the sector

From communication tips to staff training, experts share their insight on making contact lenses an integral part of optical practice

From the balance between selling and recommendation to tricky ethical and clinical issues, practice members share their tips

Communication is key when it comes to addressing conflict in optical practice. Optometrist Richard Edwards highlights common complaints and his top tips

Optical associations have shared updates on the progress of the COVID-19 vaccination plan for patient-facing practice staff

Optometrists are encouraged to sign up for the National Optical Conference, which is being held as a series of virtual sessions between Wednesday 25 November and Thursday 3 December

A survey by the membership organisation has revealed inequalities in gender, age and race in optical settings in Britain

A video appearing to show a Specsavers employee explaining how the practice is delivering routine sight testing despite government restrictions has been met with criticism