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The article states that a revamped opticians was part of a brand new Boots concept store in London's Covent Garden that opened its doors for the first time situated on Long Acre opposite Covent Garden Tube station, the store will serve as a test bed for new retail concepts.

The article offers Great Britain Ophthalmology news brief as of May 5, 2021. Topics discussed include that Association of Optometrists (AOP) will be warning millions of people across the Great Britain of the dangers of smoking to eye health through an awareness campaign starting July 2, 2021; Hakim Group won two awards at the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards; and Specsavers has set up a series of half-day workshops on mental health awareness training for its staff.

The article examines an anti-smoking public service advertising campaign to be launched by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The relationship between the rate of decline in the number of U.S. smokers and similar campaigns is considered, and a correlation is found suggesting such advertising is effective. The campaign is discussed as a reaction to declining spending on smoking prevention by U.S. state governments.

The article informs that Uruguay has announced to introduce plain packaging in 2017 as it aims to reduce smoking, after it won legal suit with tobacco firm Philip Morris International. It mentions countries like Argentina has signed World Health Organization anti-tobacco treaty that aims to reduce tobacco supply and demand. It mentions the views of Oscar Cabrera of the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, on the same.

Do you agree with the British Medical Association that smoking in cars should be banned? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the national youth anti-smoking campaign launched by the organization Truth in 2000. Topics discussed include statistics on the smoking habits of individuals younger than 18 years and the involvement of the tobacco industry in the campaign. The aim of the campaign, devised by agencies Arnold and CP&B, to expose health risks and the organization of college tours and visits to skating parks are then mentioned.

The article reports that the threat of blindness proves to be an effective deterrent for smokers than other health warnings, according to a study led by Culadeeban Ratneswaran, which also found that longer exposure to graphic health warnings on cigarette packets reduces sensitivity and engagement.

A review is offered of an anti-smoking advertising campaign titled "Truth" launched by the American Legacy Foundation.

The article presents news briefs related to opticians from Great Britain. Members of the College of Optometrists have been invited to an AMD event in Aberdeen in September 2014. Alan Tinger has been appointed as RNIB group treasurer and chair of the charity's Audit and Investment Committees. An anti-smoking campaign by The Macular Society called 'Is It Real?' was screened in cinemas in Great Britain.

The article reports on the regional workshop by the Health Ministry Representatives from Uganda, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, Kenya and Botswana to improve anti-tobacco public education campaigns and warnings on cigarette packs.

A letter to the editor in response to the article "New role for ECPs in smoking cessation" published in the September 6, 2013 issue.

The article reports that the Advertising Council will undertake an initiative to produce and distribute public service messages targeting underage smokers. Topics discussed include the council's search for a public service organization that will sponsor anti-smoking advertising and will pay production fees and Ad Council President Ruth Wooden's comment on the mission statement of the council to use advertising and communications to help all children achieve their full potential.