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The article offers information on the Zambian Optometry Conference held in Lusaka, Zambia on March 2-6, 2015. Topics discussed include optometry in Zambia, the importance of regular eye care, and the side effects of drugs. It featured several experts from optical industry including Caroline Clarke, Nina Kriel, and Jugjeet Singh Bansal.

The article offers optometry news brief as of November 2014. It mentions the seat availability for the Association of Optometrists (AOP) Student 'Eye Opener' conference in Nottingham, England from November 22-23, 2014. It discusses the funding from the National Health Service (NHS) to provide eye care services to patient's in Wales. It adds the approval of the drug Eylea of pharmaceutical firm Bayer, by Scottish Medical Consortium (SMC) for use in patients with diabetic macular oedema (DMO).

The article discusses the highlights of the second annual Vision Aid Overseas conference that was held in London, England on October 21, 2012. Topics on which the event focused are mentioned, including the effect and delivery of charitable eye care projects overseas. Professor David Thompson talked about innovation in optical education that can be applied to developmental settings. Doctor Imran Khan examined the nature of eye care delivery in Great Britain at the present time and in the future.

The article discusses a roundtable to explore the impact of digital eye fatigue on patients organized by CooperVision Inc. The roundtable opened with attendees offering their reactions to recent research highlighting the impact of digital eye strain and the associated symptoms. They also discussed innovation in the contact lenses category to deal with the problem.

The article offers information on the Association of Optometrists' Council meeting held in London, England on March 5, 2015. Topics discussed include sight tests, symptoms and scenarios for which a general ophthalmic services (GOS) sight test, and providing high quality eye care for patients. It featured several optometrists including Louise Gow, Gordon Ilett, and Claire Saha.

The article views of Fazilet Hadi, lead officer at eye care services organization UK Vision Strategy of Great Britain. Topics discussed include earlier involvement of Hadi with Royal National Institute of Blind People, her role at Vision Strategy, the 2013 Vision UK Conference and the Vision UK 2015 conference to be held on June 18.

The article reports on dominant eyewear trends for autumn/winter 2014 and spring/summer 2015 at the Luxottica eyewear collection exhibition in London, England, which was participated by brands including Michael Kors, Ray-Ban and Giorgio Armani. Topics discussed include the bright colors and African fabrics dominant in the collection showcased by Alain Mikli and the round and oval-shaped eyewear from luxury brand Miu Miu.

The article offers the author's insights on the need for local optical committees (LOCs) and optics to adopt the calendar of clinical commission group (CCG) to deliver extended primary eye care services. Topics mentioned include reduce on referral rates and out-patient demand, the National Optical Conference (NOC) in Birmingham, England from November 10-11, 2016, and the commissioning that deliver effective and innovative services.

The article offers information on The National Eyecare Group (NEG) Building for Success conference that will be held in Nottingham, England on November 17-18, 2013.

The article discusses the highlights of the annual Sight Care conference that was held in March 2013 in Great Britain. One speaker explored the conference theme "Adapt and Prosper" highlighting the need to surpass the patient's expectations. Another speaker talked about patient-selling in optics. A third speaker offered statistics about independent optometrists.

The article focuses on the relaunch of Great Britain's vision strategy, which aims the transformation of services on sight loss, eye health, and eye care in Great Britain. Anita Lightstone, programme director, says that Great Britain's vision strategy was developed in response to the VISION 2020 initiative of World Health Assembly. The article also mentions the VISION UK 2013 conference held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London, England on June 11, 2013.

The article discusses the highlights of the 9th General Assembly of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) which was held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre in India on September 17 to 20, 2012. Doctor APJ Abdul Kalam, former president of India, says they should aim at reducing visual impairment by 50% by the year 2020. Professor Srinath Reddy of the Public Health Foundation of India discussed the global health agenda in graphic terms.

This section offers news briefs on Great Britain's Association of Optometrists (AOP) as of July 2016. Resources to promote children's eye health have been launched by AOP. Doctor Glen Steele is one of the speakers chosen for the AOP's Therapeutics Conference to be held in London, England. The AOP's position statement on independent prescribing highlights the potential of IP training as a fulfilling career choice.

An interview with Katrina Venerus, managing director at the Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU), on the 2015 National Optical Conference (NOC) is presented. Topics discussed include information on several topics covered in NOC like development of public health plans, importance of community service data in optics and development in eye health; and the role of eye health in National Health Service (NHS) England's health plans as per its Head of Primary Care Commissioning David Geddes.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2014 annual conference of the National Eyecare Group (NEG) in November 2014, which offered attendees nine continuing education and training (CET) points encompassing subjects like OCT to glaucoma and human resource practice.

A calendar of events for the eye care industry in Great Britain in 2014 is presented including the National Diabetic Eye Screening Conference in London, England on April 30, a course on fundus imaging in Birmingham, England on May 13 and a consultation day in London, England on May 14.

The article discusses the highlights of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) Conference and Exhibition that was held in Kenilworth, England from March 30 to 31, 2014. Topics covered include the eye care vision presented by the Leens Institute of Health Sciences to the National Health Service and the quality of pediatric dispensing of eye care products. Also mentioned are problems with Internet sales and spectacle sales of eye care products.

Information regarding the annual autumn meeting of The European Council of Optometry & Optics (ECOO), hosted by the National Association of Bulgarian Opticians and Optometrists (NABOO), that was held in Sofia, Bulgaria from October 18-20, 2013 is presented. Topics include regulatory issues about optical profession, ECOO's "Blue Book," and eye care awareness. It states that one of meeting highlights was the presentation of European Diplomas to four French graduates.

The article reports on the record-breaking attendance achieved by Johnson and Johnson during its eye health educational congresses in 2011.

The article discusses the highlights of a roundtable debate between optical practitioners and general practitioners (GP) in London, England on June 16, 2011. It was concluded that both professions can work towards improvements in eye care services. Optometrist Katrina Venerus, however believed that James Kingsland did an excellent job as chair. Among the topics discussed were the ageing population and the need for new ways to help take pressure off hospital eye departments.

The article presents insights on a roundtable discussion between optometrists and general practitioners (GPs) about improvement of eye care services in Great Britain through commissioning. It mentions government adviser James Kingsland who acknowledged a huge repository of untapped knowledge in optometry. It points out that GPs should be educated during commissioning. It also cites the publication of a review which emphasized the importance of vision in preventing falls and a study which found the possible reduction in older people's social care.

The article discusses the highlights of the Optometry Today (OT) Live Continuing Education and Training (CET) programme at the 2011 Optrafair. Ophthamologist Brendan Moriarty and optometrist Peter Frampton elaborated on the essentiality of providing eye care in Great Britain and developing countries. Optometrists Dan Rosser and Doctor John Wild shared updates on glaucoma diagnosis and management. Mike Potts and Craig McArthur clarified the topic of macular pigment and dietary supplements use.

The article offers information on the National Eye Health Week campaign and the Vision 2010 conference to be held from June 14 to 18, 2010.

The article reports on the launch by Mentholatum Company of its ROHTO Dry Eye Relief with HydraMed at the mini-symposia entitled "Up-to-Date Solutions for Dry Eye." Delegates were told by Managing Director Andrew Tasker that the profession was ideally placed to take a lead in the management of the growing dry eye problem. He added that their product marks the first of what they intend to be a series of innovative products in the eye care sector. Ophthalmologist Teifi James was the keynote speaker at the event.

A calendar of events for the British eyecare industry from November 2009 to January 2010 is presented including the Hospital Optometrists Annual Conference at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate, England, the BCLA Presidential Address at the Yorkshire Optical Society conference at Holiday Inn in West Yorkshire, England, and EyeCare 3000 at Glasgow Marriott Hotel.

The article offers information on the Sight Care conference to be held on March 1, 2010 at the Metropole Hotel, National Exhibition Center (NEC) Birmingham, England.

The article reports on the call by Optometry Wales for the Welsh Assembly to help Welsh children to have their eyes tested regularly at the Annual Wales Eye Care Conference in September 2009. The problem with the current school screening provision was stressed by the body and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Cymru. Optometry Wales chairman Helen Tilley noted that they are particularly urging the government to collaborate with the optical sector more actively.

The article offers information on the annual regional meetings of Sight Care themed "Marketing and Image" to be held in Great Britain from October 5 to 22, 2009.

The article offers information on the 2009 National Eye Week to be held on November 9-15 in Great Britain.

A calendar of events related to the optical industry to be held from August to November 2009 is presented which includes the Healthline Optical Recruitment roadshow in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sight Care in Belfast, Ireland and the EVER European Association of Vision and Eye Research in Slovenia.

The article discusses the highlights of the Vision UK 200 Conference held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Center in London, England in June 2009. The event, which was hosted by Vision 2020 and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), featured more than 50 presenters, speakers and panelists. Topics tackled include eye health services, dealing with preventable sight loss and eye care.

The article offers information on an event organized by Stockport LOC where Member of the Parliament (MP) Mark Hunter met with patients who had benefited from the eye health care services offered by their opticians. The event is said to be a part of a national programme designed for stakeholders in eye health care to discuss issues relevant to eye health in England.

The article offers information on the School of Life Science's eye care seminar programme at Aston University, to be held on February 4, 2009 in Birmingham, England.

The article discusses the highlights of the UV and Eye Health Conference in Westminster in London, England in October 2008. The latest research and clinical breakthroughs in ultraviolet (UV) protection and ocular health was the focus of the conference. Peter Charlesworth of Replay Learning gave a talk on the patient's view of UV while Elaine Grisdale spoke on glare and visual comfort.

The article focuses on the meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Eye Health and Visual Impairment held in Great Britain. The meeting focused on requirements of the British Department of Health for children's vision screening and the importance of eye health care for the children's educational development. Speakers during the event were professor David Thompson of the Department of Optometry and Vision Science at City University and David Elliman, a consultant in community child health.