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Optometry – more than improving vision
Each year optometrists experience first-hand the work of the Fred Hollows Foundation. Patrycja Zelazny a graduate optometrist participated in one trip to Fiji and shared what she witnessed, and how it changed her perceptions of optometry
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Bookings open for 25th PAC
The Professional Advancement Conference (PAC) is marking an amazing 25 years this year. Promising to be the biggest and best event yet, the flagship conference in Birmingham’s ICC on 13 October is open to all | more
Big in Japan – a behind-the-scenes look at Menicon contact lenses
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Dangerous eye condition spotted in Skipton teenager
An optometrist in Skipton has helped spot and refer a young customer to hospital after finding swelling of the optic nerves on the back of both eyes through a routine test. Ellie Harrison, 19, (pictured | more
Kindness wins holidays
An optical assistant at Specsavers in Bellshill has been personally given an award from the company’s co-founder Dame Mary Perkins, after she went above and beyond for an elderly customer in poor health. Claire Feeley | more
Two sides to every story: the domiciliary pre-reg placement
In 10 years as a domiciliary optometrist, Nicolas had never had a pre-reg optometrist accompany him to experience the sector first-hand. But that all changed in March when Shakirah Hanafi did a placement with him. Nicolas explains: ‘I’ve | more
Southgate dispensing optician shortlisted for national award
A dispensing optician from Southgate, north London has been shortlisted for a national award from sight loss charity, the Macular Society. Jayshree Vasani is one of the nominees for this year’s Macular Society Awards for | more
Taking forward optometry in Northern Ireland
Optometry Northern Ireland (ONI) has elected William Stockdale and Jill Campbell (pictured) as chair and vice-chair for the next three years. Together they will lead an ONI Council that brings together a wealth of optometry | more
Dreams made in 3D – student glasses designs sold in store
This summer fresh British design talent has come to the high street, with the launch of the Design Collective range. The unique collection of 14 glasses and sunglasses, designed by four students, draws on personal inspirations to | more