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Reveals Best and Worst Opticians IRB Confirms New Approach to Protective Goggles Record Numbers for Specsavers Charity Campaign Optegra Eye Surgery Advert Banned Crisis Service Reaches Out to Vulnerable Norville Opticians Help Out at Xmas Children Waiting up to Four Years for Eye Exams Sir Bob Russell Calls on Drivers to Take Regular Eye Tests Lions Festive Walk to Support Vision Care for Homeless People College Media Alert: Link Between Glaucoma and Contraceptive Pill GOC Welcomes RNIB Eyepod Surge in Visits During National Eye Health Week NHS England to Consider Funding Bionic Eye Treatment Welcome to Saturday Times Readers Optometry Giving Sight - A Personal Reflection Good Looking Optics Promotes Optometry Giving Sight to Fund Vision Care for Homeless Manchester Centre Optical Confederation Supports Vision Care for Homeless Patient Website Launched by Heidelberg Engineering "No water" Warning for Contact Lenses Access for People with Sight Loss Drivers’ Vision: New licence declaration Eye Test Ignorance Uncovered New Website for Zoobug Brulimar Targets Children's Eye Health Eye Health for Elderly Prioritised Dates for 2013 National Eye Health Week Announced Poor Driver Eyesight Costs UK £33M/Year General Optical Council Recruiting New Chair Mr Singh's Dream for Optometry Giving Sight New Christmas Ad for Optometry Giving Sight Nutrof Total Promotion Launched Shamir Take on Headline Lens Sponsorship Frames and fashion in Paris 2012 David Cameron has Eyes Checked at Conference Fog-free Cloths Waitrose Support Vision Care for Homeless People Brits Urged to Take Eye Health Seriously Norville Opticians Recognise World Sight Day National Eye Health Week Launches Toolkit Countdown to World Sight Day Begins Brulimar Launch Dedicated Bench Eyewear Site BUPA Patients Given Optical Express Choice WCO to Award Optometrists Joint Strategic Needs Assessment for Eye Health Essilor to Reward Top Fundraiser Rodenstock Opens the House of Better Vision College Funds New Research into Age Related Macular Degeneration Games4Life Annual Visits to My Local Optician revealed DoH Highlight Importance of Sports and Exercise Medicine Linda Farrow Announe Standalone Store DoH Promotes More Choice Brulimar Revamps Webiste for an International Audience Marathon Cycle Raises Money for Vision Care for Homeless Governement Launches Online Service for New Parents Sir Keith Pearson Appointed Chair of Health Education England Bausch and Lomb Support Charity Optical Confederation Welcomes First Step for Better Vision for Drivers Daily Mail Report of £70 Specs PM Visits Norville Optical Spectrum Thea Double Up at National Awards Impressionist 3 Makes Big Bang at Science Museum Charity Leader Set to Pedal the UK Contact Lens Market Worth £231.1. 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