A performing Persian cat called Snowdrop has been unveiled as the fluffy comedic star of Specsavers’ first ever global ‘Should’ve’ campaign. Debuted on ITV and social media on Sunday 7 April 2019, the advert focusses | more
Call to optometry to prove its value, before it’s too late
The sustainability of the optical profession is under threat right now, according to Specsavers founder Doug Perkins and director of professional advancement Paul Morris who took to the stage at Optrafair on Sunday 31 March. | more
Enucleation after retinoblastoma spotted in toddler
The parents of a Wolverhampton toddler who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer spotted by their local optician, are sharing his story to encourage others to take their youngsters for regular eye tests. | more
CET of the highest calibre at Optrafair 2019
The enduring commitment of the UK’s optical practitioners to develop their clinical expertise was in full evidence on the Specsavers stand throughout this year’s Optrafair 2019. Every session in the expanded 70-seat auditorium was well | more
Scots opticians fund and operate training in Malawi
Big-hearted Scots opticians have taken care of the running costs of training frontline eye health workers in Malawi, helping to prevent unnecessary blindness and safeguard the sight of children. They have committed to supporting the | more
OCT is an absolute must
Craig Bell, director of Specsavers in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, explains why his practice’s new state-of-the-art OCT device was worth the investment. Last November, the Berwick practice team invested in a hospital-grade Heidelberg OCT (optical coherence tomography) | more
Practice owner talks about his own glaucoma in order to help others
Working in an opticians practice, Alan Honeybone is well aware of the importance of eye tests in checking the health of people’s eyes – including his own. Alan has been the director of Specsavers in Camborne, Cornwall, | more
World Glaucoma Week – Routine eye test spots glaucoma in Ludlow patient
When 59-year-old Robert Brain visited Specsavers Ludlow for a routine eye examination he hadn’t anticipated that the trip would ultimately help to save his sight. Mr Brain booked in for his routine sight test at | more
Grateful glaucoma sufferer – ‘I had no symptoms whatsoever’
A customer from Specsavers Arnold in Nottinghamshire used World Glaucoma Week to help spread the message of the importance of eye checks, after a spur-of-the-moment appointment detected an advanced case of glaucoma which might have | more
Glaucoma training at every level
Specsavers’ nationwide programme of glaucoma training and accreditation is paying off, with thousands of staff qualified at every level, ahead of World Glaucoma Week (11 to 16 March). Thanks to its partnership with the International | more