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.

May 1st 2025

Dementia Action Week 19-25 May - Opticians Evolution for an Increasing Ageing Population

Following on from Dementia Action Week by Alzheimer’s society the OCCS have looked at how the Optical Sector are looking to address the increasing aged-population’s access to optical services, without impacting the level of service…
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April 1st 2025

Paul Chapman-Hatchett has joined the OCCS as our New Clinical Advisor Following the Retirement of Richard Edwards

Paul founded a domiciliary optical practice based in the South East of England in 1995, which grew into a nationwide chain of franchised domiciliary practices. As CEO, Paul used his professional and personal skills to…
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April 1st 2025

Taking My Prescription Elsewhere – What to Know

Once we have had our sight test and recommended to update those spectacles, what do we do? Do we stick with the testing optician or do we twist to an alternative, whether that be price…
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