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Information on several issues discussed at a one-day conference about children's eye care hosted by Replay Learning held in London, England is presented. Topics include increasing awareness of issues related to children's eye care as well as the need for children to undergo vision examinations. The event featured several speakers including Luca Conte, Kathryn Saunders and Jenny Jim.

The article presents information on a optometry practice that has invested heavily in diabetic screening equipment in Nottinghamshire, England. The practice has been established 14 years ago and caters to over 30,000 patients. The practice enjoys testing those who appreciate the importance of a thorough eye examination and has been involved with the provision of diabetic screening in North Notts. It has invested heavily in technology to support this.

The article offers information on a vision screening clinic arranged by the Eyecare Trust in Aylesbury, England. It mentions that the clinic was held to highlight the importance of having regular eye exams and to raise awareness of National Health Service (NHS) entitlements to tests and vouchers. It also mentions that Rosie Gavzey, a trustee of the Eyecare Trust, conducted the basic visual screening programme.

The article talks about the promotion of the importance of eye health and regular sight tests to the nursing profession by the Eye Health Alliance at the Royal College of Nursing Annual Congress in Harrogate, England, from April 16 to 18, 2007. The Alliance will be looking for optometrists to help operate a fundus camera, which, it said, has proved an excellent means of attracting visitors at previous conferences, enabling representatives to talk to delegates about eye care services.

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.