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Silhouette Launches Half-Rimmed Models

Silhouette half-rimmed models

Silhouette, the award-winning eyewear brand, has unveiled three new half-rimmed eyewear models, Titan Design, Titan Dynamics and Zenlight... Silhouette Launches Half-Rimmed Eyewear Models

More choice in Rodenstock's R-Lite Collection

The R-Lite Collection of complete spectacle packages offers a wide selection of fresh and vibrant frames with the highest-quality Rodenstock lenses at unbeatable promotional prices. The collection boasts a superior screwless... Rodenstock Offers More Choice in R-Lite Collection

Health Education England's Chair Appointed

Sir Keith Pearson has been confirmed as Chair of Health Education England (HEE). Sir Keith, currently Chair of the NHS Confederation, will head up Health Education England... Sir Keith Pearson Appointed

Bausch and Lomb Support Charity

Eyecare specialist Bausch and Lomb, based in Surrey, has teamed up with Fight For Sight to help support the charity's work... Bausch and Lomb Support Charity

First Step for Better Vision for Drivers

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has updated the ‘Medical Standards of Fitness to Drive’. The visual acuity standard for car and motorcycle drivers is now acuity of at least 6/12, as well as being able to read the... Optical Confederation Welcomes First Step for Better Vision for Drivers

Daily Mail Report on £70 Specs

The Daily Mail provided an “expert”, for an informed and impartial judgment. Dr Sneh Khemka, is a medical director of Bupa International... Daily Mail Report of £70 Specs

Prime Minister Visits Norville Optical

David Cameron visit Norville Optical

The Norville Group’s 65 year-old Gloucester prescription manufacturing division today received the special honour of a visit from the Prime Minister Mr David Cameron, who was joined for the occasion by... PM Visits Norville Optical

Spectrum Thea Doubles Up at National Awards

There was a double cause for celebration this week at Spectrum Thea Pharmaceuticals as the company won not one but two awards at the 2012 Opticians Awards in London... Spectrum Thea Wins Awards

Impressionist 3 Makes Big Bang at Science Museum

The ImpressionIST 3 boasts an easy-to-use 3D video centering system which enables dispensing opticians to measure client’s exact spectacle specifications without the need for a cumbersome measuring attachment... Impressionist 3

Charity Leader Set to Pedal UK

Seasoned cyclist, Elaine Styles, will be pedalling hard during May as she sets out from Land’s End to John O’Groats raising funds for her charity, Vision Care for Homeless People... Charity Leader Set to Pedal the UK

Contact Lens Market Worth £231.1 Million

Association of Contact Lens Manufacturers (ACLM) provides statistics showing growth of around 2% from 2010. The market was made up of the sale of over 583 million contact lenses... Contact Lens Market Worth £231.1. Million

Brulimar Drives Business in Eastern Europe

Brulimar Optical Group, the UK’s largest designer and manufacturer of eyewear, announces a new distribution deal with Primavision that will see its best-selling Bench, Lee Cooper and Pineapple eyewear frames launch into new Eastern European territories... Brulimar Drives Business in Eastern Europe

College of Optometrists Sponsors Visas for International Students

The College of Optometrists has today announced its intention to become a sponsor for migrant pre-registration trainee optometrists. As a result of changes implemented by the UK Border Agency... College of Optometrists Sponsors Visas for International Students

New Titanium Colours from TD Tom Davies

Having modified the ion plating technology the brand uses for its existing titanium colours, designer Tom Davies can take colour to the next level. “Until now, any bright colours needed to be... Electric New Titanium Colours from TD Tom Davies

Porsche Design Continues 40 Year Celebrations

The ‘40Y of Iconic Products’ box contains two Porsche Design classics: the world's first black wristwatch, from 1972, and the world's first sunglasses with... Porsche Design Continues 40 Year Celebrations

Vision Aid Overseas Creates New Website

After a great deal of planning and redesigning, the Vision Aid Overseas team announce that they have created a brand new website complete with a new URL – www.visionaidoverseas.org... Vision Aid Overseas Creates New Website

Gloucestershire Eye Therapy Trust Buys OCTs

Thanks to the generosity of Friends and local people GETT have been able to purchase two Topcon OCT-2000 50K 3D Scanner machines at a cost of £86,450.00... Gloucestershire Eye Therapy Trust Buys Two OCTs

Spectacle Makers Support London Homeless Centre

Vision Care for Homeless People, the UK charity which helps the dispossessed to better sight, has just received a tremendous boost with an £8,000 donation from the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers... Spectacle Makers Support London Homeless Centre

Careers in Optics Promoted

Dispensing Optician, Simone Mason from Eyesite Eyecare Centres, Coventry teamed up with Optometrist Susan Bowers from Susan R Bowers, Coventry to take part in their FIRST ‘new dimension’ workshop... Ambassadors "Skirt with Science" to Promote Careers in Optics

Specsavers Search for Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2012

Helen FlannaganActress Helen Flanagan has swapped a modelling career on the cobbles of Coronation Street for the real thing as she launches Specsavers’ nationwide search for the Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2012...Specsavers Search for Spectacle Wearer of the Year

Optical Express Creates Jobs in Glasgow

Optical Express have announced that 100 new customer services jobs will be created at the company's call centre in Glasgow. The eye company, Optical Express, is also... Optical Express Creates Jobs in Glasgow

Brulimar Launches Geek Chique Range

Brulimar Optical Group announces its debut Geek Chique collection, bringing the celebrity trend for Geek-inspired, vintage frames... Brulimar Launches Geek Chique Range

Silhouette Provides a Royal View

Silhouette has many high profile customers, led by The Queen. It has recently been reported that The House of Windsor has more fashion influence than ever before... Silhouette Provides a Royal View

Freeway Lenses

Norville have announced the availability of a new free-form digital progressive design specifically geared for drivers. Freeway will become essential for those older drivers who need clear distance vision... Freeway Lenses

 
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