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Reports on the announcement of the bidding process winners for the eye care pathways pilot project by British health minister Rosie Winterton in London, England. Coverage of the project; Significance of the project.

Compares the structure of the health board and primary eye care trusts of Ireland and Nottingham, England. Similarities among eye care programs; Information on the electronic system for payment of fees; Details of deregulatory process in the sale of ready-made reading spectacles.

Reports on a debate on optimum vision correction method hosted by the Royal Society of Medicine in London, England. Advantages of using contact lens; Comparison of the effectiveness of contact lens and spectacles; Percentage of attendees who favored the use of contact lens.

Deals with a study conducted by the Manchester Learning Disability Partnership on the provision of eye care among the learning disabled in Manchester, England and offer some recommendations. Number of disabled adults who participated in the study; Results of the study; Promotion of eye care among learning disabled adults.

Focuses on a range of safety eyewear designed by Bollé and launched by independent eye practitioner Alex Gage. Details on the Total Care, an eye care scheme for industry workers at businesses in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire, England.

Reports on criticisms on the plan to introduce a mobile eye treatment unit service in Oxfordshire, England. Implication of the service in Radcliffe Infirmary eye hospital; Comment from Evan Harris of South West Oxfordshire Primary Care Trust on the service.

Highlights the 2003 Specsavers Excellence in Eyecare Awards in Birmingham, England. Activities included in the event; Statement issued by Specsavers co-founder and public relations director Mary Perkins.

Reports on the retirement of optometrist Russell Cropman on November 29, 2003. Information on his practice in the eye care service industry of London, England.

Reports the Open Day initiative held by optometrist Deven Lakhani in Enfield, England to raise awareness of eye care in 2003. Supporters of the initiative; Funds raised from the event.

Presents an interview with Ian Moss, group contact lens manager of Owl Optical of England, on the company. Number of outlets of the company; Contact lens sales of the company; Marketing strategy of the firm.

Reports the decline in the spectacle vouchers reimbursed by Primary Care Trusts (PCT) and Health Authorities (HA) to schoolchildren in England and Wales from March 31, 2002 through March 31, 2003. Statistics on the number of vouchers reimbursed by PCT/HA; Data records from October 2002 to March 2003.

Discusses the impact of male vanity on the contact lens market in England. Percentage of women who wear contact lenses; Advantage of men's use of personal care products.

Reports on the eye health awareness campaign to be run by Moorfields Eye Hospital in the Isle of Wight, England. Focus of the campaign on glaucoma; Details of the campaign according to researcher Helen Baker; Reason behind the selection of the Isle of Wight as the project location.

Deals with the meeting held by an advisory group of health professionals in London, England to discuss ways of introducing ocular nutritional supplements to patients via British eye care practitioners. Composition of the advisory group; Emphasis of the meeting; Comments from Professor Alan Bird.

Reports that a scheme aimed at helping optometrists benefit from the opportunities created by refractive surgery has been launched to coincide with the opening of the Advance VisionCare clinic in London, England. Comments from General Manager Nick Atkins about optometrists; Estimated percentage of patients considering laser eye surgery seek advice of their optometrists, according to a research.

Discusses the issues addressed by Professor Adrian Hill at the Yorkshire Optical Society Owen Aves Memorial Lecture in England in 2002. Need for the expansion of low vision services in Britain; Views on the increasing life expectancy of those with visual impairment.

Presents an article on an experience of working at one of the Crisis Open Christmas shelters in London, England, providing eye care for the homeless. Equipment used for providing eye care; Donors for the program; Advantages of carrying out eye examinations at the Crisis Open Christmas.

Reports on the Memorandum of Understanding on the Frequency of National Health Service Sight Tests which takes effect in England on April 1, 2002. Organizations which negotiated for the agreement; Recommendations on eye examination intervals; Significance of the agreement; Information on the original proposal of the Department of Health.