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Three men in business attire stand in front of a light screen, celebrating eighty years of Millmead Optical Group

Millmead at 80: Reflections and catalysts

James Conway, CEO of Millmead Optical Group, looked back on how the business has evolved, and the four drivers of change he expects to see shape optics going forward

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An open display book of photochromic lenses each displaying the colour they turn after exposure to UV

Rodenstock showcases photochromic family

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A collage of four photos of different eyewear on display. Larger, bold frames are presented in the top left, angular shapes with pink colour pops in bottom left, a deep red oval frame in top right, and dark green oval pair in the bottom right

Five eyewear trends from 100% Optical 2026

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A laughing man stands in front of a light wall with a rainbow of spectacle frames, lenses and cases displayed

Jai Kudo Lenses present Signature varifocals

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30 Jul

Brand collaborations boost Safilo

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30 Jul

A sign on a booth at 100% Optical 2026 in black and white reads Nikon Lenswear Vision Atelier

Nikon’s dual launch

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30 Jul

A computer screen with a page displaying the Ask Stepper platform

Stepper launches AI information platform

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28 Jul

Graham Trevor and Jack Hawkins shake hands under a sign for Mainline Instruments. Graham wears a short-sleeved pink shirt and dark blue trousers, while Jack wears dark wash jeans, a white shirt and grey check blazer

Mainline Instruments appoints new executive commercial director

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24 Jul

Dani leans around the side of a large computer screen displaying an image of an eye, as she presses buttons in a demonstration. Dani has bright pink hair, pink nails, and a black top with thin coloured stripes

Topcon showcases Tera and Triton2

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22 Jul

Dr Alistair Bounds in a blue shirt collar and grey jumper stands with Dr Dan Daly, who wears a blue linen shirt, in an office

Occuity secures £1.5m grant for diabetes screening tech

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21 Jul

Jonathan Cohen in a navy suit stands at the front of a room of tiered seating welcoming attendees to the event. A projected screen in the background states Sensei Innovation Centre

Independent practitioners gather at Japan House London for Hoya event

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21 Jul 7 min read

A retinal imaging device against a black background

CE mark approval for Topcon’s Gaia

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21 Jul

Cubbitsposessive

Closeness, collaboration, and creativity in Cubitts’ new site

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16 Jul

Rows and rows of glasses frames in production arranged in a rainbow of colours from red, to orange, greys, blues, and greens

Safilo completes Spy+ and Serengeti acquisition

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16 Jul

Patricia poses in an all white room wearing a long tailored black jacket with structured shoulders

Gigi Studios celebrates 10-year anniversary

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14 Jul

A sand-brown and royal blue pair of recycled material glasses are laid out on a display table with an Umbro-branded case behind. Text states Umbro collection from Coral Eyewear

Bringing together accessible brands with responsible materials

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09 Jul

A woman looks into an OCT

Sense Medical demonstrates Canon Xephilio OCT-R1

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01 Jul

An aviator frame in glossy red with metal detailing

William Morris London celebrates three decades of design

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01 Jul

Two men dressed in black suits shake hands in front of a sign for Hoya Vision Care

Hoya and Nidek extend partnership

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29 Jun

Eight decades of Millmead Optical Group

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24 Jun

Hands hold a glossy crystal blue pair of spectacles. In the background are circular props to display more spectacles

Design in bloom

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24 Jun

A person holds a virtal reality headset in their lap

Zeiss collaborates for VR visual function tests

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22 Jun

On the Bird Eyewear stall at 100% Optical, Ed Bird holds up one of the latest frames from the collection – it features a dark brow line, clear bottom half of the frame and vibrant pink metallic sides

Inspired by nature with Bird Eyewear

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18 Jun

A close up of hands holding a small wand-like device for use around the eyes, featuring different colours of LED for treatments

The Dry Eye Zone Circle-of-Care with Positive Impact

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11 Jun

Alexandre wears a navy suit and light blue shirt and stands before a display of Optos imagery

Optos appoints new CEO

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10 Jun

Two women photographed against a brilliant blue sunny sky in a classic country garden with stone vases and topiary. The women are dressed in yellow and lavender wrap dresses, hair slicked back into buns, and both wear oversized frames with thick sides in a marbled pink acetate

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05 Jun

A young couple sit together in a summery terrace surrounded by plants and shurbs. Both wear neutrals in beige, browns, and khaki. Both wear sunglasses

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An optometrist saved my life

“We will always be grateful that Charlotte recognised the signs when she did”

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A female optometrist performs a sight test with a slit lamp for a male patient

OFNC advises profession against committing to “unfunded” ERS until negotiations complete

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Myopia management evolution with Stellest 2.0

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Johnson & Johnson spotlights its new contact lens at 100% Optical

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15 May

A shelf of Cubitts eyewear with the Cubitts x Altina frame in the centre. The frame is black with an ombre effect making the bottom of the frame front clear. One of the inside of the arms is visible, revealing a pattern indicating a speaker

Cubitts collaborates with hearing eyewear developer Altina

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21 Jul

Two men dressed in black suits shake hands in front of a sign for Hoya Vision Care

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David Hewlett (on left) and Professor Sir Nishan Canagarajah

University of Leicester officially launches optometry degree

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23 Jul 1

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New research finds 83% of CUES patients retained within primary care in Greater Manchester

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30 Jul

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18 Jul

A professional woman is receiving an eye test from an optometrist

AOP: Four in five A&E visits for eye problems could be managed in community optometry

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Little girl getting a sight test with blue glasses

SeeAbility wins NHS contract to extend Special School Eye Care Service across London and South East England

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30 Jul