A pioneering Ophthalmic Diagnostic Treatment Centre (ODTC) for people in Gwent suffering from an age-related eye condition is being launched at a Newport opticians in a bid to reduce waiting times for assessment, diagnosis and treatment. | more
Optometrists gear up for enhanced services challenge
More than 80 optometrists from multiples and independents were put through their paces at clinical skills workshops for MECS (minor eye conditions) and Glaucoma on Sunday 12 June at the University of Manchester. | more
Specsavers and RNIB focus on eye health
Specsavers today announces a new partnership with Royal National Institute of Blind People to support its vital work. It includes a significant multi-media investment to educate people about eye health and to raise awareness of how regular eye tests can help reduce preventable sight loss. | more
19 million eye tests – Specsavers annual review
More people than ever are choosing and trusting optical and hearing professionals, according to the Specsavers Partnership’s 2015-16 Annual Review | more
Finding Dory – exclusive Disney range launches at Specsavers
Finding Dory fans are in for a treat this summer as Specsavers launches an exclusive new range of children’s glasses featuring all the much-loved characters from the hit Disney film | more
New Heads of Enhanced Optical Services join Specsavers
Three leading optometrists with extensive clinical experience have joined Specsavers to play their part in taking forward the enhanced services revolution. | more
Specsavers wins Retail Week award for personalised customer experience
Digital Precision Eyecare at Specsavers has won the Personalisation Initiative of the Year at the Retail Week Customer Experience Awards. | more
The place to be this summer for optom students
Around 550 of the estimated 700 second-year optometry students across the UK will be learning the ropes through a four to six week placement in a Specsavers practice this summer. | more
UK’s first autism-friendly optician is named
Specsavers in Glasgow has been named the UK’s first autism-friendly optician. | more