The association has welcomed the recruitment of over 1500 GPs since October, but has again emphasised that eye care is integral to fixing the front door of the NHS

A panel at the Independents Day event in June saw leaders in eyewear brands and practices discuss the future of independent eyewear

The AOP has outlined five key asks to better utilise optometry in transforming services for older people

Richard Smith, head of professional affairs EMEA at Bausch + Lomb and chairman of the Association of Contact Lens Manufacturers, will take on the role

Primary care operations will move “over time” to be managed by ‘neighbourhood health providers,’ the blueprint said

The British eyewear supplier was celebrated for its “super comfortable and visually appealing” frames for children at the 2024 Junior Design Awards

More than half of optometrists in Scotland are under the age of 40, while one in four have an independent prescribing qualification

The eyewear company has released a new collection made from a bio-circular material made with organic waste from agriculture, forestry, and aquaculture

The AOP highlights the critical role of optometrists in addressing the healthcare needs of an ageing population, how to reduce inequalities in provision and improve care outcomes

The company has picked up two accolades for its environmental commitments