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The Bristol company Siloton received a £8.4 million Innovate UK contract.

CEO, Alasdair Price, said: “The contract will also allow us to expand our technology to cover a wider range of diseases, integrate our second generation BlueJay chip."

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“I am always looking to try and improve and do different things as a clinician,” says IP optometrist, Amandeep Tatra.

For our latest edition, he spoke to us about the importance of finding variety across his working week. Read more here: https://t.co/G8HqlfSuUX

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The ability to control a work schedule can be liberating but can also present diverse challenges.

Here we spoke with locum optometrists about the lessons they have learned throughout their career about effectively organising their work schedule.

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Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers name David Baker as new master.

David shared: “After a career spent examining sight and writing about how optics has changed the world, it’s the privilege of my lifetime.”

Read more → https://t.co/L6ndwcjUxl

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We caught up with Zahir-Ally Kanji, optometrist and owner of James Bryan Opticians and Aves Optometrists, @TheHakimGroup independent practices, to learn more about how he balances business ownership and family life.

Read more insights here: https://t.co/xuS7EjGjj5

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"You don’t want an extra convoluted journey, because the patient is less likely to follow through to the end," says professional affairs consultant, Nadia Siddiqi.

Here we share how locum can support patients throughout their contact lens journey. Read 👉 https://t.co/zo7MI9DTO3

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The @PlymUni has celebrated the opening of its new Centre for Eyecare Excellence, providing eye care for the local community.

Read more about the new facility → https://t.co/eDg2Uob2E5

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Sarah Lowry takes over Trusted Home Eyecare from Christopher Gould, as he prepares to retire.

Speaking about the handover he shared: “I am now very happy indeed to hand over to Sarah... She is absolutely dedicated to the profession."

Read more → https://t.co/uwIZysCxO1

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In this feature, part of our latest locum optometrist guide, we share how locums are calling time on lunch al desko, with wellbeing boosting activities that can be fitted into brief windows of time.

Read here: https://t.co/ec2oAuWSfx

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"Many established independent practices have built strong reputations within their communities, but their websites do not always reflect the quality of care they provide."

The i-Serve Group helps create clear, professional websites. Read here: https://t.co/D2P0ikHA8w

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“We’re there to help people improve their vision and improve their quality of life," says owner of McClintock Home Eyecare, Amanda Nasser.

We spoke to her about the misconceptions and benefits that come with providing domiciliary eye care. Read → https://t.co/t0cRwKgf8S

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Today marks World Menopause Day.

In case you missed it, revisit and read our article about how menopause affects women working in optics, and how employers can step up to support their staff.

Read here: https://t.co/E5kGqiWSL5

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An analysis of how ICBs in England are utilising eye care and the results of a national survey into patient experiences will be highlighted at Westminster Eye Health Day 2026.

Find out more here: https://t.co/7rJ3aD2A5r

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In our latest What's happening in... we gather the latest updates in OCT and imaging.

This edition we share updates from @GraftonOptical, @sensemedicaluk, Topcon, Heidelberg Engineering, Mainline Instruments Ltd and @BiB_Ophthalmic.

Read more here: https://t.co/BBWavFXDN5

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In the run-up to Christmas, Hannah Mockler noticed a sudden change in her vision. Concerned, she booked an appointment with optometrist, Sameer Mistry. We spoke to the pair about the appointment and how this led to a diagnosis.

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A corneal specialist has highlighted a “significant shift” in the microbiological profile of bacterial keratitis infections following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn more here: https://t.co/Qsi5Symm6Y

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The i-Serve Group design and develop "services to help independent opticians create clear, professional websites that build trust from the first visit."

Want to find out more? Read here: https://t.co/D2P0ikHA8w

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James Brawn shares his journey from optometry to medical school and back again, explaining what he gained from the experience and why work-life balance ultimately drew him back to optics.

Watch here → https://t.co/glTPaKt80v

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The @LibDems formally adopted the asks of @The_AOP’s Eye care everywhere campaign as policy during a vote at their party conference.

Read more in our news story here: https://t.co/jGMTymnWUu

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How might the relationship between optometrists and dispensing opticians evolve in the future?

In this episode of The OT Podcast, we speak to Kirsteen Newman, head of dispensing advancement at Specsavers about the future of the profession.

Listen 👉 https://t.co/GFChS6phNZ