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Over 11,000 attendees came together for 100% Optical 2026 to learn, connect, and explore what’s next in eye care.From cu...
01/05/2026

Over 11,000 attendees came together for 100% Optical 2026 to learn, connect, and explore what’s next in eye care.

From cutting-edge AI to the latest in contact lenses and eyewear design.

Read our recap and key highlights from the 2026 show here: https://ow.ly/m2wb50YTvVS

30/04/2026

Our current core values edition explores non-clinical skills practitioners gain through experience and how they shape patient care and wellbeing.

To learn more, we asked optical professionals to share one value that guides their work.

From honesty to integrity, a wide range of values were shared, each personal and equally important.

Thanks to everyone who contributed: Ankur Trivedi, Nichola Mason, Rebecca Thompson, Nick Hagan, Dr Pretty Basra, and Jaimini Pattni.

Read more from our edition online here: https://ow.ly/SHAA50YSCa3

28/04/2026

From mental fitness with Dr Pretty Basra to emotional intelligence and staff wellbeing with Peter Greedy, 100% Optical was full of insights on health and wellbeing.

We’ve rounded up some of our top picks from the show.

Want to dive deeper? Head over to our 100% Optical page or find out more here: https://ow.ly/eo8050YRczM

27/04/2026

In our latest roundtable, co-hosted by Essilor, we spoke with four eye care practitioners, Emma Harris, Dipesh Chhatralia, Dr Debarun Dutta, and Keval Sejpar, who share how they’re approaching personalisation in dispensing, educating patients on presbyopia, and using Varilux® XR series™ to support a smoother transition.

Curious to learn more? Explore the full discussion here: https://ow.ly/oIgv50YQGZw

What would you do you do if you received a notification from the GOC about a fitness to practise case? Scott Shadbolt, h...
26/04/2026

What would you do you do if you received a notification from the GOC about a fitness to practise case? Scott Shadbolt, head of professional discipline at the Association of Optometrists shares three steps for members to take.

1️⃣ Don’t panic
It is understandably worrying to receive a letter from the GOC informing you of an investigation. Part of this is the concern that an investigation being opened results in serious and significant sanctions. In reality, the majority of cases are closed without a formal hearing and, of those which proceed to a hearing, relatively few result in the sort of outcomes that come to mind immediately.

2️⃣ Contact the AOP
Although such letters can suggest that an immediate response is required and that you personally must provide information, you can be represented by the AOP for those elements. If you respond directly to the GOC without any input from the AOP, it may lead to issues being caused further down the line.

3️⃣ Seek support
Often being under investigation can feel like an isolating experience. The immediate option is to speak to your legal representative at the AOP. The AOP also has the Peer Support Line, which can be used to contact peers who are aware of the pressures of professional optical practice.

Want to learn more about the fitness to practise process? Read our In focus feature here: https://ow.ly/R6AE50YPbco

Pre-reg optometrist at Boots Opticians, Eliza Jane McCall, shares her latest update with us from her pre-reg year.For El...
24/04/2026

Pre-reg optometrist at Boots Opticians, Eliza Jane McCall, shares her latest update with us from her pre-reg year.

For Eliza Jane, it’s been a steep learning curve, building confidence with patients, navigating first referrals, and learning to trust her own clinical judgement.

Read more about her experiences so far → https://ow.ly/TvV850YP3u6

📷 credit: Gavin Forster

23/04/2026

Late last year, Norville Optical closed its doors for the final time.

On our journey to explore Norville’s history, we visited the British Optical Association Museum, where curator Dr Neil Handley guided us through the company’s archives 👇

Want to learn more about what the closure of Norville Optical means for the future of UK optical manufacturing? In our latest In focus feature, we speak to former staff and customers about the legacy — and loss — of this British lens manufacturer.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/EOag50YOB0X

22/04/2026

From Prue Leith’s Modstyle collection launch to Euromonitor International consumer trends, this year’s show offered key insights into the future of eyewear and the High Street.

Here, we share some of our top High Street-focused presentations from 100% Optical 2026.

Read more on our dedicated 100% Optical page or here: https://ow.ly/USsE50YO4vz

Ready for an OT Instagram giveaway? 🙌We’re giving one UK-based optometry professional or optometry student the chance to...
21/04/2026

Ready for an OT Instagram giveaway? 🙌

We’re giving one UK-based optometry professional or optometry student the chance to win a Volk 90D lens.

To enter, head over to our Instagram page and follow the steps on the giveaway post → https://ow.ly/ZPBU50YNCmx

Entries are now open and will close on Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 23:59.

Terms and conditions apply (available via our Instagram bio).

20/04/2026

Richard Stead, ophthalmologist, and Newmedica glaucoma lead, spoke to us for the latest episode of The OT Podcast.

He reflected on his journey from training as an optometrist to specialising in glaucoma and cataract surgery, and discussed how advances in treatment, growing NHS pressures, and closer collaboration with community optometrists are shaping the future of eye care.

Listen to the podcast here: https://ow.ly/LfgG50YMRot

"It feels good giving them access to something they otherwise wouldn’t have. I think everyone deserves the same service ...
19/04/2026

"It feels good giving them access to something they otherwise wouldn’t have. I think everyone deserves the same service and care, whatever their situation," says domiciliary optometrist, Noor Hussein.

He talked to us about the value he gets from providing care to patients at home. Read more here: https://ow.ly/KcVY50YLin1

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