Kimberley Young

Running from 1 September to the end of February 2025, practices who earn the most points will win a place at an event for eye care professionals in Italy

The nine frames, created with renowned designers, will be exhibited during London Design Week, before being auctioned for charity

Michael Smith, who is registered blind, partnered with the charity’s chair, Jack Stacy, to complete the challenge, raising more than £147,000 for SeeAbility, at the time of writing

The group is recruiting 10–15 positions for the first year of the programme in 2025 – 2026

Cyclist and ambassador for Red Bull SPECT eyewear, Gerald Rosenkranz, on protective frames, taking style off-road, and the thrill of a podium finish

With the AOP hosting a special event for those returning to the profession after a career break, OT asked two optometrists to share their experiences

The Yorkshire eye care company made a donation of £2500 worth of products to Vision Care for Homeless People

A mobile autorefractor by PlenOptika was used onboard the Polaris Dawn as part of an experiment into spaceflight associated neuro-ocular syndrome

The continuing professional development event gathered local optical professionals and industry partners at the University of Huddersfield

OT rounds up the latest launches, including eyewear raising funds for endangered species, fitting kits for children’s spectacles, contact lens care and more