In a UK first, Specsavers has launched a free nationwide sight and hearing consultation service offering access to vital advice and care from optometrists and audiologists, via video and telephone link. The service is designed | more
Toddler’s life-changing +5.00DS Rx dispensed during lockdown
A birthday to remember for the family of two year old Isabella Isabella Payne celebrated her second birthday with clear vision for the first time on Monday (20 April) thanks to new pink Winnie the | more
Providing essential care for key workers
Hundreds of stories have emerged of the difference that optical practices are making by remaining open for urgent and essential care during the COVID-19 crisis. Since the UK Government confirmed that opticians can provide urgent | more
MiniPACs – new dates and online learning
MiniPAC events have been replaced with a number of new dates in October and November this year – plus an alternative distance-learning suite of online lectures and quizzes for those who can no longer attend a face-to-face event. | more
Specsavers UK to stay open for essential care
Specsavers has suspended all routine testing for the foreseeable future to focus on essential and urgent care only. ‘We may be closing our stores for business as usual, but will remain open for care, particularly | more
Specsavers launches online glasses purchase
Glasses wearers can now buy Specsavers glasses online for the first time with the launch this month of an online store for the UK. With contact lenses already for sale online, the website will enable anyone with a current ophthalmic prescription to purchase | more
‘Don’t let glaucoma stop you’ says CLO with the disease
Pragna Raghwani, contact lens optician and director of Specsavers in Barnet shares her experience of her own eye disease this World Glaucoma Week. In 2010, after seven years of owning a Specsavers store, Pragna had some blurriness in her peripheral vision and immediately | more
Rugby internationals’ clear vision on the field
Rugby internationals took advantage of Specsavers advanced eye test and hospital-quality technology to help ensure they are at the top of their game for the Guinness Six Nations. As official Optician and Audiologist for the Scottish, Welsh and Irish Rugby Unions, players were offered OCT (optical | more
Woman’s life saved by OCT technology
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Relocation, relocation
Optometrist and Specsavers director, Suraj Shah, shares his reasons for relocating from London to Norwich. In August 2019, optometrist Suraj Shah relocated from London to Norwich. Having practised in and around the capital since qualifying | more