Welsh eye care supplier is supporting the charitable mission of an optometrist heading to Africa in October to offer free eye care to children in need. | more
Home-visits generate funds for overseas dispenses
More than 1,000 glasses to overseas appeal A home-visiting optical service in Barry, Wales has collected more than 1,000 used frames from local residents to fund eyecare for children and adults in some of Africa’s | more
Generation Eye Report – millions of Britons ignore poor eye health
Research commissioned for National Eye Health Week reveals worrying statistics: | more
Record numbers join graduate training programme
Over half of UK pre-registration optometry students have chosen Specsavers as a great place to work | more
Transforming the nation’s eye health
Optometrists get the message out about eye tests being essential for eye health | more
Dementia friendly practices
Specsavers employees nationwide are completing Dementia Friends training, an initiative run by the Alzheimer’s Society. There are two levels of accreditation to recognise staff as Dementia Friends, with a badge to wear on their uniforms | more
Female director wins everywoman’s Retail Ambassador of the Year
Leigh Nelson, a Specsavers retail director is commended for her commitment to her team and her encouragement for their lifelong learning, as well as her store’s £1.2million turnover | more
Product – Comfort and fit innovations for the elderly
Product innovations on frames and pricing are welcomed by the aged 70-plus customer | more
Report reveals the state of the nation’s eye health
Doug Perkins calls for the optical industry to work together more to prevent needless sight loss | more
More than 2000 Specsavers optometrists now fully accredited to look after minor eye conditions
A significant milestone of 2000 Specsavers optometrists accredited at WOPEC Level 2 MECs (minor eye conditions) in England has been achieved, and surpassed, at an assessment event in Harlow, Essex. | more