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The 10-year path to retirement

OT spoke to Harmy Bains, independent financial adviser at Lloyd & Whyte, about planning for retirement and the benefits it can offer

5 min read

Business management

Hakim Group HQ team members are participating in a walking and running challenge throughout November in support of Shine Coaching, an organisation supporting men’s mental health

Walking boots on: Hakim Group hosts fundraising challenge

High Street

Behind the brand

“Designed with individuality in mind”

Eyewear and lenses

Against a plain pale blue background, two hands reach into the centre of frame. One holds a card machine, the other holds a blank white credit card. In the top corners of the image are two potted plants

Five consumer trends heading into 2024

6 min read

High Street

A day in the life of a business owner

“It’s better to empower the staff to solve their own problems”

6 min read

Practitioner stories

Eyespace recognises a decade of business

The frame supplier was founded by sisters Jayne and Julie Abel in 2013

Eyewear and lenses

A close-up of a smart phone on a desk. The phone has a red back and the screen is off and black

“I developed a drive to understand the retina in more detail”

8 min read

Equipment and suppliers

A conversation about...

Peer learning across practice and Hakim HQ

Neil Hilton, chair of Hakim Group’s SharkLink panel of independent practice owners, and Nichola Mason, SharkLink’s treasurer, explain how strong communication with Hakim Group HQ is facilitated

9 min read

Optical organisations

Inside an optometry practice, Meera stands behind a reception desk, on which stand a display of glasses cases, hand sanitiser and leaflets. On the wall to the left of Meera is a large display of colourful Kirk & Kirk eyewear. Two women stand on the other side of the desk with a video camera

AOP support

AOP members’ stories on screen

AOP

New optometry contract to begin in Wales

Optical organisations

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I could not live without…

The decision to sell my optometry practice

5 min read

Practitioner stories 8

Registrants in Wales reminded to be compliant with new regulations by 20 October

Optical organisations

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A conversation about...

How shared care relationships can revolutionise eye care

17 min read

Health services

New regulations for Wales optometry contract published

The Welsh Government has released its ophthalmic services regulations, to take effect on 20 October 2023

Optical organisations

The Rifkind & Brophy Optometrists practice is a deep navy blue, with the name of the practice in 3D gold lettering. The front has large windows and glass doors, and the main window is full of flag bunting

“We wanted to transform our practice”

Practitioner stories 1

Essilor launches Varilux XR ad campaign

Eyewear and lenses

Rows of conference attendees look ahead to a presentation out of frame

SightCare shares conference programme

Optical organisations

Amit Sharma, Lynn Carson, Roz Giles and Kim Durden

Davis Optometrists celebrates 60 years

High Street

Pre-reg focus

“I am eager to use the skills I have learnt to make a difference to patients”

Career development

Obituary: Trevor Gwynne Morgan

Optometrist Trevor Gwynne Morgan has died at the age of 86

Practitioner stories

Shabnam Fazi poses with the certificate naming the practice as award winning

Broxbourne practice celebrates award win

High Street

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