14/11/2025
It's World Diabetes Day Today
World Diabetes Day 14th November 2025 - Optical News Millions of people with diabetes face daily challenges managing their condition in the workplace, with stigma attached
UK Optical Community Knowledge and Information Site receiving around 30,000 visitors per month.
www.primaryhealthnet.com & www.mylocaloptician.co.uk Written by ECP's for the Vision Sector Your UK Optical Community knowledge and information website visited by around 30,000 professionals each month. We share information with the broadest audience of optometrists, LOCs, dispensing opticians, educationalists, students and the optics Industry. We now host LOCSU secure pages as well as 13 other LOC region's sites.
14/11/2025
It's World Diabetes Day Today
World Diabetes Day 14th November 2025 - Optical News Millions of people with diabetes face daily challenges managing their condition in the workplace, with stigma attached
13/11/2025
The Keratoconus Group Launches New Website
The Keratoconus Group Launches New Website - Optical News The Keratoconus Group (UK) is dedicated to providing information, support, and advocacy for people affected by keratoconus.
13/11/2025
New education unveiled for 100% Optical
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New education unveiled for 100% Optical - Optical News Further CPD sessions announced for the 2026 show to deepen delegates clinical knowledge and showcase innovation in eye care
13/11/2025
Revolutionary COPD diagnosis approach rolled out in UK first
12/11/2025
College Announces Low Atropine Treatment for childhood myopia
College Announces Low Atropine Treatment - Optical News The MHRA has approved the first licensed low-dose atropine (LDA) treatment for slowing the progression of childhood myopia
12/11/2025
Here's our last Opchat News e-blast 31st October. The next is due this Friday 14th Register today to get your fortnightly update on our Homepage www.opchatnews.com
Our Last published Opchat News October 31st 2025 - Primary Health Net Our Last published Opchat News eblast All the news on opticians, vision and audiology written by professional ECPs for ECPs in the sector Oct 31st
12/11/2025
Just under 2 weeks to go to OptiCommerce Connect
Just under 2 weeks to go to OptiCommerce Connect - Optical News Introducing OptiCommerce Connect, an exclusive event for eyecare professionals consisting of industry insights, networking and innovation.
17/10/2025
Sad to see the passing of the Institute of Optometry - Optical News The Institute of Optometry has been obliged to cease seeing patients at our 100-year-old home, which to our great regret
17/10/2025
New CEO at RNIB announced - Optical News After 7 years with us, RNIB’s current CEO Matt Stringer announced in April 2025 that he was stepping down
16/10/2025
Spectacle Makers’ Charity Impact Report 2025 - Optical News Through grants and bursaries, the SMC support people living with sight loss, foster optical education, and strengthen eye health systems
16/10/2025
https://buff.ly/iYAvFw5 What the Optical Sector needs to consider
The full report on The Hett Show - Optical News HETT the digital healthcare event that brings together health and care professionals to discuss technology, share knowledge, and drive innovation in the sector.
15/10/2025
A summary of events that took place at the HETT Show - Optical News The HETT 2025 event brought together over 4,000 healthcare professionals to discuss the NHS 10-Year Plan, with Digital Enhancement