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Due to COVID-19 the NIOS are offering all Locum Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians the opportunity to advertise their services on the NIOS website without a fee applied. This will expire on 31st December 2021. Please email details to NIOS, secretary@nios.org.uk

Enventure Research, an independent research agency, has been appointed by the General Optical Council (GOC) to deliver a series of focus groups as part of its consultation on the education and training requirements for approved qualifications. More information about...

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Business & Networking Conference for Independent Opticians 15th & 16th September  2019 SightCare is a membership organisation and they would like to invite all non-members from the NIOS to attend who may have an interest in SightCare and its services. The...

BENEVOLENT FUND OF THE COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRISTS AND THE ASSOCIATION OF OPTOMETRISTS 55 Colchester Road, White Colne, Colchester CO6 2PW e-mail: admin@opticalbenfund.com website: www.opticalbenfund.com Tel: 01787 223800 A Lifeboat in a Perfect Storm As incoming chairman...

As you are probably aware, in East Asia and other countries across the world, including Australia and India, low dose atropine is becoming the ‘go to’ method of controlling myopic progression in children. In the UK, low dose atropine is not licensed for myopia control...

Dear NIOS members, As part of a study investigating how optometrists working within primary care optometry examine and manage patients presenting with suspect vitreoretinal disorders, we would like to invite NIOS members to complete a short survey. This survey...

Two nights B&B with two evening meals and two rounds of golf for €280. Rates for non golfers €230. Single room supplement €35 per night. This is a very popular deal and the hotel needs an indication of numbers. Text Ronnie Glass ASAP if you are interested Ronnie...

Local independent practice stacking up the trophies Independent family Opticians, Eglinton Eyecare, took home the Independent Practice of the Year Award as well as the Practice Personality of the Year Award presented to their Practice Manager, Claire Buchanan, at this...

Fully online programme (GOC approved) Two 30 credit modules (January-June and June-September) Next intake January 2019 Places limited (15) For further information: Dr Julie McClelland jf.mcclelland@ulster.ac.uk       or visit https://www.ulster.ac.uk/optometry/home...