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Message from SeeBelfast: “It is with sadness that we announce the closure of SeeBelfast this week. We are so grateful to our loyal supporters who have encouraged us along the way for the past 2 years of operations. Unfortunately due to a variety of factors the charity...

Join the campaign Whether you’re a student, locum or practice owner, you can take part in our campaign from Wednesday 15 November in the run up to Road Safety Week. Here’s how to get involved: Write to your MP to call for a change in the law using our template letter...

Dear Practitioner, Currently there is limited information on eye care practitioners' perceptions of the role of the tear film in contact lens fitting and wear. From a clinical point of view, we are trying to discover what factors are considered in relation to the...

I know it has been well publicised by the AOP but I want to let members know that one of our local Optometrists received a fraudulent telephone call to their practice this week.  A withheld number telephoned the practice claiming that they had mail for them from...

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Thank you to everybody who gave their support to SeeBelfast at the recent Gala Ball. It was a great night and the goodwill towards the charity was very encouraging. We were overwhelmed by your generosity, raising £1538.00 on the night! Which will increase further with...

NEW PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES IN LOW VISION AND PAEDIATRIC EYE CARE AVAILABLE FROM 2017 AT ULSTER UNIVERSITY Ulster University has now been accredited to provide two of the College of Optometrists’ higher qualifications: the Professional Certificate in Low Vision and...