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
First of its kind specialist eye centre launches in Newport
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