The 4th #AspireOphth Competition
That's right, we’re going to be running our fourth edition of the #AspireOphth competition, in which entrants have the opportunity to share an image which accurately reflects their aspirations in ophthalmology for a chance to win a prize. The two...
Optoversity Challenge draws 12 universities together
Out of the Box Optic’s Optoversity Challenge 2025 has brought 95 students from 12 UK universities together to take part in the exciting competition. The annual event – now in its ninth year – is a major fundraiser for Vision...
UK-EGG Seedcorn award call now open
The UK Eye Genetics Group is now accepting applications for a new Seedcorn Award, offering up to £5,000, to support early career researchers in conducting innovative projects focused on the diagnosis, understanding, prevention, management and treatment of genetic eye diseases....
College of Optometrists welcomes over 500 new optometrists to the profession at the 2024 Diploma Ceremonies
Last week, the College of Optometrists welcomed over 500 new optometrists to the profession in two College Diploma Ceremonies in Westminster on 12 November 2024, where new members were joined by their family, friends and peers. The ceremonies took place...
Spectacle Makers' Charity: Student Bursary Scheme opens for 2024-25 academic year
The Spectacle Makers’ Charity has this week opened applications for student bursaries for the 2024-25 academic year. Since launch, the bursary scheme has helped more than 120 students enrolled on degree and diploma courses in dispensing, orthoptics, optometry, ophthalmic imaging...
ABDO National Resource Centre secures new digital sponsor
The ABDO National Resource Centre (NRC) based in Birmingham has secured a new gold digital sponsor in Eyecare Education. Eyecare Education are a GOC-approved CPD provider who offer a range of professional education services. Their CPD conferences provide optometrists and...
Haag-Streit announces “Slit Lamp Imaging Competition 2024” winners
Haag-Streit UK (HS-UK), the leading manufacturer and distributor of gold-standard diagnostic and surgical devices and instruments for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and orthoptists, is pleased to announce the results of Haag-Streit's 'Slit Lamp Imaging Competition 2024'. Utpal Sarkar, from Disha Eye Hospitals,...
Registration is now live for 100% Optical 2025
It's time to ‘focus on the future’ with 100% Optical as they announce registration going live, a new look and website, confirmed sponsors and additional features for the 2025 exhibition. 100% Optical, the UK’s largest optical exhibition, is set to...
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers rewards early career research
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers (WCSM) this week announced the winners of its annual bronze medal award competitions for vision research. Both the winning submissions demonstrated models for earlier diagnosis of significant eye disease and have the capacity to...
Hoya Vision Care announces winner of its first-ever international MiYOSMART Case Study Contest
The International MiYOSMART Case Study Contest was held at the 60th International Myopia Conference (IMC) 2024 meeting in Sanya, China, HOYA Vision Care launched its first-ever MiYOSMART Case Study Contest at the prestigious IMC meeting in Sanya, China, which plays...
Vision for the future: Changes to Glaucoma UK’s research programme in 2025
Glaucoma UK is excited to announce a new, reshaped Research Grants Programme for 2025. Set to open in January, this programme aims to support innovative research to improve the understanding, treatment, and care of glaucoma. Alongside opportunities for researchers at...
Glaucoma UK and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists announce the 2024 research award winners
Glaucoma UK and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists are delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Glaucoma UK/RCOphth Research Award. As a result of the high quality of applications received, the judging panel have awarded two projects, worth nearly...