An online network where Specsavers optometrists can connect and collaborate on all aspects of clinical practice has been rolled out to almost 4000 practitioners across the UK and Ireland. Optometrists can access the Specsavers Professional | more
Man’s sight saved in just two hours by optometrist’s quick thinking
An Acomb man has had his sight saved as a result of an optometrist’s quick thinking and referring him to hospital. Trevor Goodwill experienced a sudden painful haze over his eye one gloomy midweek afternoon. | more
Disney glasses for children with low nose bridges
Optometrist and head of ophthalmic lenses, Russell Peake, shares his insight into the creation of a Disney KidsFit collection, a range of frames designed with the for children with low nose bridges | more
Allergy advice given ahead of ‘pollen bomb’ hayfever season
With the Met Office warning that pollen levels will spike this weekend and Asthma UK predicting a ‘pollen bomb’, Specsavers optical teams are stepping up their advice to customers on how to handle hay fever. | more
Focused on learning – from school to EOS diploma in two years
At 18, Ella Creighton was one of the youngest candidates to complete a BTEC optical dispensing course – which she studied alongside the an EOS (enhanced optical services) Diploma.
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Optometry inspires thousands of teens at the Big Bang Careers Fair
More than 80,000 teens were inspired to think about a career in optometry or audiology at the Big Bang Fair in Birmingham which ran from 13 to 16 March. A team of 40 people from | more
New ‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers’ TV advert stars Persian cat
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