July 5th 2017

OCCS in the Press – Optician Online

View from FODO: This new guidance moves us forward
Read more hereThe OCCS is mentioned in Optician Online regarding the rare occasions when trust breaks down between patient and clinician or provider.

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.
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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.
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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.
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