Boots Opticians franchise owner and AOP Councillor, Mehul Patel, discusses one of the “toughest” years in practice and how monthly business reviews have become essential

Eyewear suppliers with sustainable aims are using innovative methods to create stylish spectacles and sunglasses

The agreement builds on an existing partnership that began in 2013

British Formula E racing driver, Alexander Sims, speaks to OT about his new partnership with sustainable brand Coral Eyewear and the need for his frames to be kid-proof

Marcella McParland, CooperVision’s senior director of professional affairs EMEA, told OT how the contact lens manufacturer is helping ECPs speak to patients in a new way about “the life-changing benefits of contact lenses”

What an ever-evolving and fast-moving world we live in when it comes to technology

Dr Ian Beasley, head of education at the AOP and OT clinical editor, said: “This year's exciting programme reflects the breadth and depth of our profession”

Eyewear exhibitors at Silmo told OT how they are making their products and processes more sustainable

OT met Lars Malmsten, co-founder of the Stockholm-based Vasuma Eyewear, as the brand celebrates 20 years of empowering glasses wearers

OT heard from two practices about the key reasons they attend 100% Optical, and how they prepare for the show