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The AOP welcomes the extended rollout of the special schools eyecare service

The AOP responds to the announcement on sight tests in special schools.

New rules on capturing a homeless patient’s address will correct ‘major health inequality’, says the AOP

The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has welcomed an announcement by NHS England, which confirms that patients without a fixed address, including people who are homeless or rough sleeping, have a route to access NHS sight care by proving an alternative address.

UK doctors seek new opportunities down under

Australian medical clinics and recruiters are seeing a significant rise in applications and enquiries from UK General Practitioners hoping to move down under. As junior doctors strike for more pay and pressure increases on the NHS, Australia is becoming an...

New eye hospital opens in Telford

NHS cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy patients will benefit from high-quality care and significantly reduced waiting times at new SpaMedica hospital.

NHS Lothian donates ophthalmic equipment to Ukraine

Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, an NHS Lothian doctor has set his sights on distributing donations to his Eastern European counterparts.

Charities to launch new sight loss councils in Scotland

Sight Scotland, Sight Scotland Veterans and Visibility Scotland are delighted to announce that, in partnership with the Thomas Pocklington Trust, they are launching new Sight Loss Councils in Scotland.

The National Treatment Centre-Highland

The National Treatment Centre-Highland opened its doors to patients in April 2023. At a cost of £48 million this represented a significant investment by the Scottish Government for the provision of modern eye care for the North of Scotland.

1/3 UK considering laser eye surgery but majority unaware it's non-reversible and affects night vision

National eye health survey shows a third of UK are considering laser eye surgery but vast majority are unaware it is non-reversible and how it can affect night vision.

BELKIN Vision is pleased to announce FDA clearance for its glaucoma laser, the Eagle device

BELKIN Vision, an innovator in ophthalmic medical solutions, is pleased to announce that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for its glaucoma laser, the Eagle device.

Accrington Eye Hospital commemorates first anniversary

CHEC marks one year milestone with community celebration.

Warrington welcomes new ophthalmology hospital

CHEC’s new centrally located centre set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.

Coventry Community Eye Hospital recognised as ‘Outstanding’

Care and Quality Commission awards CHEC highest possible rating.