As we look back on 2021 and prepare for a new year, OT  rounds up top research stories and High Street trends from the past 12 months, along with reflections from optometrists and the AOP

Optometrist and AOP chair, Dr Julie-Anne Little, reflects on triage: what it involves, how it is used in practice, and whether optometry needs to embrace the terminology

Technological advancements, education reform, a sustainability focus – OT  hosted a roundtable, in partnership with five Hakim Group practice owners, to discuss what the optical landscape will look like in a decade

The company has introduced a click and collect service for customers on its website

LVMH will purchase the stake held by Marcolin in Thélios

Walgreens Boots Alliance declined to comment on speculation that it was considering selling its Boots business in the UK but has confirmed its “renewed priorities” for 2022

James Conway, CEO of Millmead Optical Group, on the company’s 75th anniversary, sustainable ambitions, and upcoming launches

The six figure purchase of MacGregor Opticians adds three new practices in Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway to the independent group

AOP head of clinical and regulatory, Henry Leonard, advises practices on how to respond to GOS reclaims in England

Sejal Desai, optometrist at Ace & Tate, tells OT  about the company’s commitment to fairness and becoming a B-Corp