Famous Five up for AOP awards
22 October 2018Five Specsavers colleagues have been shortlisted for the AOP Awards 2019 which recognise and celebrate outstanding talent and contribution in the optical sector. | read more
NEWS
EmBARKing on fundraising mission for Guide Dogs
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RNIB low vision course launched
4 October 2018Following the launch of a unique low vision awareness course for optical colleagues developed by RNIB and Specsavers optometrists, more than nine out of ten Specsavers stores in the UK now have an official RNIB Ambassador on the | more
Sweet success for contact lens supervisor
4 October 2018A contact lens supervisor has been nominated for an award after her patience and dedication – and a Pink Jammie doughnut – helped a young boy to wear lenses. Bethan Gray, contact lens supervisor in | more
Optical colleagues soar to success
3 October 2018Colleagues from eight optical practices have raised almost £15,000 after taking to the skies to support people with sight loss. Kimberly Logan (26), pictured above joined other Specsavers colleagues to skydive out of a plane in | more
College of Optometrists’ membership helps benefit practice and careers
1 October 2018Since May this year College membership has been part of the benefits package for all Specsavers optometrists. Optometrist Zeba Mirza and her Director, Sanjay Patel, from the Maidstone store explain what it means for them. | more
CET
CET competency finders
24 August 2018Looking for that elusive CET competency before the end of the year? Check out our handy CET competency finders, listing all current Spectrum CET modules by practitioner and competency groups. In order to count towards | more
CET – Patient communication
1 August 2018Adam Wannell considers communication techniques from medical practice that optometrists and dispensing opticians can use in their own patient interactions to ensure a patient-centred approach - particularly important with acute presentations. | 1 interactive or non-interactive point for optometrists and dispensing opticians | | more
CET – Causes and management of incomitant strabismus
1 July 2018Exploring the characteristics of incomitant strabismus and the investigative procedures which aid differential diagnosis. Diagnosis and referral/management of the three neurogenic palsies (third, fourth and sixth nerve) are also discussed.
PROFILE JOURNAL
Clinical photography – Retinitis pigmentosa
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Optometry case study – Choroidal metastasis
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Learning on the job works for me
2 October 2018Sven Sunde, 38, started his optical career 14 years ago as an optical assistant and has worked his way up to be an optometrist in Ashford Kent. ‘After leaving school I went to university and | more
Clinical photography – Papilloedema
13 September 2018Image supplied by Nick Whittingham, Specsavers Papilloedema is a swelling of the optic disc that occurs as a result of elevated intracranial pressure (ICP). The condition is usually bilateral, although one eye may be more severe | more