More than 460 optometry undergraduates are returning to university after getting an insight into life as a qualified optometrist this summer with Specsavers. This is the eighth year of the summer placement scheme of up to six weeks, which has helped | more
‘Blind bowling’ event raises funds for UK veterans
Specsavers Newport optical team recently competed in a bowling match wearing blind-folds to raise funds for Blind Veterans UK – who help ex-service people experiencing sight loss. The team organised the event to raise money for Blind | more
The changing face of optical education
“As well as reflecting the changes in optical education, I think PAC has also influenced those changes. It encouraged other optical conferences to come into the market, and I suspect it’s the standard against which | more
Routine eye check triggers lifesaving treatment
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Mum-of-three gets life-saving diagnosis after seeing optometrist
Skilled colleagues have been praised for saving the life of a customer with a rare brain condition. Mum-of-three Megan Turner, 22, had been suffering debilitating headaches for months. She had seen specialists, but they could | more
Survey reveals Briton’s favourite sights
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Derby optometrist’s diligence helps to save customer’s sight
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Sophie Thompson on children’s eye health
This National Eye Health Week (September 23-29), actress and mother of two, Sophie Thompson, is urging parents not to neglect their children’s eye health. Recent reports also state that 65% of the population are visual | more
Actress Sophie Thompson talks about the importance of eye tests
Actress Sophie Thompson is working with Specsavers to highlight the importance of regular eye tests this National Eye Health Week (September 23-29). It’s an issue close to Sophie’s heart after her grandmother and mum were | more
Augmented reality first for eye conditions on social media
A brand-new way of raising awareness of the importance of regular eye tests has been launched in the run-up to National Eye Health Week. An augmented reality (AR) filter has been developed by Specsavers in partnership with | more