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The article offers information on the survey of referrals to Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, England, ophthalmic accident and emergency department. It was conducted to quantify the demand created by contact lens complications and to investigate which modalities and contact lens types were most frequently implicated. The results show that microbial keratitis accounted for 22% of the cases referred, contact lens peripheral ulcer accounted 20% and infiltrative keratitis 8%.

The article reports the publication of the first atlas of variation in risk factors and healthcare focusing only on vision by Public Health England. The data has brought together 32 different indicators across the complete vision patient pathway, including screening, healthcare services, and eye health outcomes. Atlas includes information about outpatient attendances, the number of Intravitreal injection procedures, and the incidence of cataract surgery.

The article presents information on several products and other offerings to be showcased by participants of the trade exhibition of the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) in Manchester, England. A range of eye care products including Complete Moisture Plus will be shown by Platinum Sponsor AMO. On the other hand, a range of new equipment such as the Tonopen Avia applanation tonometer will be exhibited by Carleton.

The article focuses on guidance from the General Optical Council and Association of Optometrists (AOP). It mentions that GOC had taken the view that registrants were now able to deliver private eye care including private sight tests/eye examinations and aftercare appointments. It mentions views of Ian Humphreys, chief executive officer of College of Optometrists on it.

The article focuses on the proceedings of the British Contact Lens Association's (BCLA) 2011 clinical conference in Manchester, England. It mentions that the role of compliance in patient comfort and safety was the main theme of BCLA 2011 clinical conference. Dr Kathy Dumbleton of University of Waterloo comments on the reasons patient experience discomfort with contact lenses.

The article presents information on the Women of Vision dinner, held in October 2010, in London, England, that involved a discussion on a survey's findings. As stated, the Women of Vision Survey unveiled significant gender differences in terms of working practices, job satisfaction and future career plans. The survey was done on 800 eye care practitioners. It was found by the survey that women enjoyed the contact lens work the most.

Features the eye care services offered by Aaron Optometrists in England. Expansion of the space of Aaron Optometrists; Medical apparatus used by Aaron Optometrists; Market challenges faced by Aaron Optometrists; Plan of Peter Frampton, a practitioner at Aaron Optometrists, to offer counseling to low vision patients.

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 presents information on the developments in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) care at the London Eye Hospital in central London, England. It is noted that the hospital has been proud to offer new treatments as they come to light since ophthalmologist Bobby Qureshi set up the unit in the early 2000s. It is mentioned that treatment with the new Ellex 2RT laser system has been initiated at the hospital.

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 related to Viva Eyewear in Harrogate, England. As reported, Viva Eyewear, which was founded by entrepreneur American Harvey Ross in 1978, first came to Great Britain in 1995. The company engaged in a long-term partnership in 1991 with fashion label Guess. According to Samantha McDermid, national sales manager, they were one of the first optical companies to bring fashion into the eyewear industry.

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.

The article offers information on the 5th British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) Pioneers Conference which was held in November 2008 in London, England. Australian researcher Nathan Efron challenged four British speakers to a series of debates on contentious issues in contact lenses. Six rapid-fire presentations followed on topics ranging from painted cosmetic lenses to a third-generation silicone hydrogel (SiH) lens.

The article features Optegra EyeCare in Guildford, England. The clinic is housed with consulting and operating rooms offering personal eye care in a calm and clinical setting. Optegra offers cataract, laser refractive and cosmetic procedures with local optometrists to offer glaucoma, retinal and macular degeneration services. Justin Annett, business development manager, states that the clinic came about when the owner underwent a cataract surgery and saw an opportunity in the market.

The article focuses on the Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre at the Moorfields Eye Hospital in England. It describes the architectural design of the building. It cites that all the facilities have been designed with the visually impaired in mind, with design input from the Royal National Institute for the Blind. It mentions that Moorfields also offers opportunities for optometrists and dispensing opticians (Dos) to work in the hospital as full-time or sessional staff.

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.

Reports on the outcome of the British Contact Lens Association Australia Day in London, England in September 2003. Aim of the event; Presentation of a course on contact lens practice; Research discussed by professors Brien Holden and Debbie Sweeney of the University of New South Wales in Sydney.

Provides information on the finalists for the 2002 Eye Care Practice of the Year by Ciba Vision in England. Zeidan Eye Care Centre of Staffordshire; Specsavers Opticians of Nottinghamshire; Heaton Caffin Opticians of London.

The article reports that the charity Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP) is looking of regional ambassadors who can promote the charity and raise funds for its clinics in Brighton, Birmingham and London, England.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the optical industry in 2015. Topics discussed include comments from the National Health Service (NHS) of England regarding the role of optical practices which can lessen the workload in general practitioner (GP) practices, call for action to improve eye health and prevent loss of sight, and delivery of healthcare through primary care.

A calendar of events for England area from January to March 2015 is presented which include the a conference titled "Eyecare by Perspective" fron January 18-19, Mido, Fiera Milano, Rho- Pero, Milan international trade in February, and a conference titled "The 15th China (Shanghai) International Optics Fair" from March 1-3.

The article reports that the eye care commissioning guidance has been unveiled by UK Vision Strategy at the Commissioning Live conference in Manchester, England.

The article discusses the establishment of Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning, a cross-sector organization to help direct the ¢2.2 billion spent on eye health services in England. It states that the council would offer evidence-based and united advices and guidance to commissioners. It also mentions the plan of the council to offer efficiency and quality of services for diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration.

The article focuses on the Optrafair 2013 that was held in Birmingham, England. Visitors to the Guide Dogs stand at Optrafair could travel through a sensory tunnel that aimed to convey the condition of blindness. Aside from the spectacle frames, lenses, instruments and contact lenses on display, an automotive theme developed was displayed at the exhibition.

The article reports that a transition of eye care services to Oerriford Hospital from Royal Eye Infirmary in Plymouth, England, has been completed.

Information about a conference hosted by the charity Vision Aid Overseas (VAO) that was held in London, England on the charity's quest to improve access to eye care in developing countries is presented. Topics include innovation in optometric education, global causes of blindness, and delivery of eye care in difficult to reach parts of Africa. The conference featured several eye care professionals including Dr. Uduak Udom, Dr. Robert Lindfield, and Professor David Thompson.

A calendar of eye care courses in England including the Sight Care Course in London, Johnson & Johnson contact lens optician's course, and Sight Care Course Fashion in Bristol.

The article reports on the launch of vision care services within the medical polyclinic for competitors at the London 2012 Olympics athletes' village in England.

The article offers information on the Practice Made Perfect workshop held recently in London, England. Participants were curious for survival tips amid mounting pressure to raise profits and productivity in a tough retail environment. Ian Davies, vice president EMEA at The Vision Care Institute of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, told optometry practitioners that contact lenses offer lots of business opportunities.

The article reports on the optometry course offered at the Plymouth University, England. It mentions that Plymouth offered optometry course that is delivered within the School of Health Professions. It also mentions that the programme includes the opportunities for students to establish links with the profession.

The article offers information on the Optrafair 2011 held in England. As stated, the trade show displayed several stands promoting nutritional and therapeutic products. Ophthalmologist Teifi James was present at the event promoting the device EyeBag, used for maintaining a constant temperature which makes it effective in the management of meibum congested lid glands. Trevor McCormack's company Macuvision Europe Ltd. also had a stand displaying its macular pigment product, mesozeaxanthin.

The article reports on the establishment of the Wessex Optical Society for the extension of ophthalmologic-related services in England.

The article offers information the Federation of Ophthalmic and Dispensing Opticians report related to the decline in the people receiving vital eye care services in Great Britain. It mentions that 6 percent of sight tests resulted in choosing contact lenses by the patients. It states that 1.54 million of adult receives eye care services in England.

The article offers information on the annual conference, Vision UK 2010 held in Birmingham, England in June 2010. The conference addressed some common themes including the likely effects of public spending cuts on services and the need for collaboration across the sector. Lesley-Anne Alexander, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), emphasized on end-user as the primary concern in the face of impending cuts.

The article offers information on the Johnson & Johnson roadshow held on London, England in 2010. It mentions the capability of delegates to vote on various issues during the event by selecting a green card as a sign for agreement and a red card for disagreement. It features several ophthalmologists including Jeffrey Walline and Noel Brennan.

The article profiles English optometrist Kam Koonar of El. He was qualified as optometrists in 2000 from Aston and started his professional career as a locum. He had opened Fantaseyes in Brentford, London, England and has employed a worker with disability. His Fantaseyes saw its turnover increase by 63% and another practice opened in Brentford.

The article informs that a meeting was conducted in the Royal Society of Medicine in London, England to launch the first eye care product of Mentholatum Co. in Europe. Ophthalmologist Teifi James was the keynote speaker at the event. He outlined the latest thinking in the management of dry eye. The another meeting which promoted the product of Mentholatum was the annual conference run by Boots Opticians at the Royal Society of Medicine in London, England.

The article presents a calendar of events related to the optical trade to be held in November 2009 in England which includes Lookahead Consulting Business Finance seminar to be held in November 30, 2009 in Norwich, J&J practice managers workshop to be held at Vision Care Institute, Wokingham, England on November 9, 2009 and Total Marketing Resource optical training course to be held in London, England on November 26, 2009.

The article reports that fifty-six school pupils aged between four and five from Nettleham Infant School in Lincolnshire, England, visited David Burghardt Vision Care to discover how eyes work through a range of activities and demonstrations. The visit was part of the children's lessons about parts of the body as part of the national curriculum. Practice manager and dispensing optician Emma Austin said children were explained about how the eye muscles work and what causes blinking.

The article reports that Phil Hope, Health Minister of Great Britain, has said that possible barriers to the implementation in England of successfully run Scottish and Welsh eye care schemes will be investigated. He gave the assurance in his response to a question at a fringe meeting at the Great Britain Labour Party conference in Brighton, England. Hope also accepted that in terms of eye health, early intervention and early diagnosis were the next priority areas for the government.

The article offers information on Hammond Opticians in Enfield, England. The practice was established in 1932 and has a staff of seven. The owner Deven Lakhani says that their favourite type of patient is one who values and appreciates good quality products and first-class service. The practice is successful in dispensing high value customised varifocals like Varilux Ipseo and Zeiss Individual.

The article presents questions and answers related to optician practice in Specsavers Optical Group Ltd. in East London, England including the longevity that the practice has been established, the number of staff employed in the company, and the main roles of the staff as well as the percentage of patients who wear contact lenses.

The article reports on the move of the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) to invite proposals for clinical workshop presented for its 2010 Clinical Conference in Birmingham, England which will be held from May 27-30. According to the article, the proposals could be any topic as long as it is relative to contact lenses or the anterior eye. It adds that submissions should state the purpose of the workshop, clinical content, the workshop format, as well as the four course objectives.

The article reports that optical retailer Specsavers Optical Group Ltd.'s renovated store onTottenham Court Road, London, England, was inaugrated by celebrity Christopher Biggins. It is stated that the store will have more than 1,500 frames with brands such as Osiris, Jasper Conran and Red or Dead. It will include seven testing rooms that will allow for 200 additional patients.

The article reports that Optician Ironman Team will take part in the Ironman Triathlon in Bolton, England, to raise cash for Vision Aid Overseas. It is stated that the event requires competitors to swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles and then run a marathon. The event requires competitors to swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles and then run a marathon. The main sponsors are Transitions, Ultralase, See 20/20, Hilco and Speedo.

The article reports on the production of the consumer eye health guide in England named Eye Spy through the help of several celebrities. The health guide, packed with health facts, beauty tips, and recipes, is aimed at catching people's attention and awareness on eye health. The guide also includes spectacle style hints by Gok Wan, recipe and cooking tips by top celebrity chef Aldo Zilli, and tips on fitness by fit guru Matt Roberts.

The article reports on the participation of Zoobug with Transitions Optical Inc. to launch a school competition on eyewear design in campaign of its ongoing Eye Know Eye Care school programme, started on June 26, 2009 in London, England. The competition named Spectacular Spectacles aimed to focus vision and eye care and is also intended to the students awareness of the new trends on eyewears. With the real production of the winning design, cash prizes awaits both the designer and the school.

The article reports on Noakes, Habermehl & Kerr Opticians in Plymouth, England. As reported, the company, which was established 30 years ago in 1979 by Peter Noakes with Nick Habermehl and Andrew Kerr, offers Ortho-K and retinal imaging. It is further reported that the patient base of the practice consists of patients looking for a high quality eye care service.

The article presents information related to Vision Enhancers, a private limited company in Stockbridge, Hampshire in England, which provides a range of magnifiers and vision aids for both near and distance vision. Vision Enhancers was developed in June 2008. As reported, the company was developed through the collaboration of optometrist Rory McClenaghan and wife and business consultant Vanessa McClenaghan with a consultant ophthalmologist in Hampshire.

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.