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Moving Out of Lockdown: What to Expect
As the British government announces its path out of lockdown it is important to understand what to expect when visiting your optician.
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April 3rd 2023
Healthy Eyes for World Health Month
Need you know that World Health Day is celebrated in April? Held on the 7th of April each year, it is the term for an annual day dedicated to promoting the benefits of good health…READ MORE -
March 3rd 2023
How Your Data Could Help Thousands of Others
Over the last two years, the OCCS and The Macular Society have collaborated to explore how delivery of diagnosis to patients suffering from AMD can be delivered. Over a course of online seminars, workshops and…READ MORE -
February 10th 2023
World Cancer Day 2023
World Cancer Day was born on the 4 February 2000 at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris. The Paris Charter aims to promote research, prevent cancer, improve patient services, raise…READ MORE -
February 10th 2023
How to Use Mediation Techniques to Solve Complaints
Jennie Jones is Head of the Optical Consumer Complaints Service (OCCS) and a partner at Nockolds Solicitors, specialising in complaints and medical negligence, pioneering the use of mediation as an alternative form of dispute resolution…READ MORE -
December 14th 2022
Healthy New Years Resolutions to Improve Eye Health
The New Year is fast approaching and with it the chance to embrace new ways of living and implement new healthier habits. New Year’s resolutions have existed for centuries and can be traced to the…READ MORE -
December 14th 2022
Topcom and the OCCS: Delivering Excellence
Throughout the last two years, the OCCS have been working closely with The Macular Society to highlight the key work the charity undertake in highlighting AMD in the UK. In today’s blog...READ MORE -
November 14th 2022
Challenging the Nerd Emoji
Lowri Moore, the British schoolgirl who got Disney to create a heroine with glasses in their hit Encanto, has set her sights on challenging the popular “nerd face” emoji, which she says perpetuates stigma against…READ MORE -
November 14th 2022
Alcohol and Sight
Running from the 11-16th of November, Alcohol Awareness Week sheds light on the effects of alcohol consumption and how to make changes if you need. The theme of this year’s campaign focuses on the idea…READ MORE -
October 14th 2022
Stay Spooky & Safe: Cosmetic Contact Lenses and Halloween
As we reach the end of October and Halloween, with all its excitement arrives, we wanted to share advice on keeping your eyes safe if you use cosmetic contact lenses. In today’s article we look…READ MORE -
October 5th 2022
How to Complain Politely
It goes without saying that, generally speaking, society does not like a complainer or being labelled as one. However, when things do not go to plan voicing a complaint here and there ends up becoming…READ MORE -
September 7th 2022
The Importance of Eye Health and Examinations
This September witnesses the return of National Eye Health Week by My Vision Matter. Now in its X year, campaign promotes the importance of good eye health and the need for regular eye tests for…READ MORE