May 31st 2023

Mytopia Guide

In today’s article we share the Mytopia Management Guide created by OT. It is estimated that 1 in 3 people in the UK suffer from Mytopia. Commonly referred to as “Short-sightedness” the condition can cause objects in the distance to appear blurred. Richard Edwards, Managing Director OPTOMiSE Consulting, appeared in OT’s Mytopia Management Guide amongst a host of other industry professionals in a detailed guide on how to manage Mytopia from a clinical perspective from diagnosis to the delivery of information.

Read the full guide here.

June 10th 2025

Cataract Awareness Month & National Sunglasses Day

With National Sunglasses Day upon us (27 June 2025), the OCCS wish to share their top tips for the importance of "sunnies" to protect us.

June 9th 2025

Diabetes Awareness Week

This years’ focus of Diabetes Awareness Week is the health checks needs when you have diabetes - the OCCS look at the eye health checks required when diagnosed with Diabetes.

June 2nd 2025

Cataract Awareness Month: Raising Awareness of Cataracts the Leading Cause of Treatable Vision Loss

Cataracts are a clouding of the lens. They develop gradually, (in early stages there may not be noticeable changes in vision). Symptoms may include, but not limited to, blurry vision, sensitivity to light and halos.