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The campaign, which seeks to raise awareness of the importance of safe contact lens wear, saw more than 270 practices sign up

Glaucoma UK is raising awareness of the role of sight tests in preventing sight loss, as the rate of glaucoma in the UK is set to increase by nearly a third by 2035

The Nystagmus Network is highlighting the importance of visual-impairment friendly stairs through its ‘Step Up For Nystagmus’ campaign

The charity highlighted “huge gaps” between the numbers of eye care professionals and demand in the country

The awareness-raising initiative runs from today (13 June) until 19 June. OT  spoke with to BCLA president, Neil Retallic, about the campaign

A group of 50 Hakim Group HQ employees completed a two-hour walk to Darwen Tower in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week

The company has introduced information packs to help practices educate patients on myopia management

This year, the awareness week will be themed around ‘Make your Eye Moves’ and will focus on encouraging activities that promote eye health and reduce the risk of myopia

The AOP has launched a new campaign to promote inclusivity in optometry as a first step in an ongoing programme of work to tackle inequalities in the profession

The charity used 100% Optical to get the message out to supporters, fundraisers and volunteers