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The article presents an interview with Ryan Leighton, chief executive officer (CEO) of optical chain Leightons Opticians in the South of England. It mentions the company's intention to double its presence with a traditional outlook on eye care. It notes that the optical chain was founded almost 85 years ago by Ryan Leighton's grandfather Oscar Leighton. It talks about Leighton's ambition of extending its service by being the leading hearing and eye care provider in the South of England.

The article reports that building patient loyalty was the theme for this latest series of one-day courses under CIBA Vision's Academy for Eyecare Excellence banner. The events, that unfolded in London, England, provided various opportunities to learn, from lectures and fitting workshops to a poster quiz and supporting online material. The course was a part of the contact lens industry's 2009 roadshows.

Presents a schedule of events in optical trade in Great Britain from January 28 through February 17, 2005. Primary Eye Care, How Do We Fit In? conference at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre in High Wycombe; Frame Production and Materials conference in Plymouth; Retinopathy of Prematurity meeting by the Three Counties Optometry Society at Cheltenham General Hospital.

The article presents information on Boots Opticians of Taunton, England. It is stated that the store has been established approximately 20 years ago. It is stated that 12% of their patients wear contact lenses. The company has contracts with local companies and manufacturing firms to provide safety specs and every member of staff is trained to question patients about their hobbies and advise on appropriate sports eyewear, where necessary.

The article reports on Specsavers Opticians, Nottingham, England, that takes great pride in its customer care and was the joint winner of the Multiple Practice of the Year at the Optician Awards. They have 63 people working in practice and include an in-store laboratory, a contact lens department, a call Centrex, a hearing center and the retail team. The establishment which was started 22 years ago has around 50,000 patient base and is open seven days a week. .

The article reports on the Johnson & Johnson Vision Care's Centre of Excellence business building programme. The company will run three sessions of its programme in Manchester and London in the whole month of October 2008. Its programme will help eye care practitioners to survive in a more competitive business environment.

Presents news briefs on the optical trade in England as of September 2005. Total deficit faced by the Peterborough council in its primary care services budget; Partnership agreement between the Royal National Institute For the Blind and Asda supermarket for a Halloween campaign to promote good eye health; Anniversary celebration of Glasses Direct at its Wiltshire offices; Relocation of ABDO CET office to Essex.