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 lead a customer focused and innovative business. Paul sold and exited the optometry business in 2021 and became more engaged with optical bodies. These roles included co-chair of the Domiciliary Eye Care Committee, the inaugural AOP Domiciliary Optometrist councillor and being elected to the AOP board in 2024.

In 2023, Paul founded Mottainai Solutions, where he serves as a director and executive leadership advisor. Paul also has roles as non-executive director and Clinical advisor in two MedTech start-ups, providing strategic direction and governance and clinical advice.

In 2025, Paul was invited to serve as the clinical advisor for the Optical Consumer Complaints Service. This role aligns with his strong commitment to customer service and his extensive understanding of the role optometrists play in all aspects of optical care in the UK.

Outside of optometry and consulting, Paul runs a buy-to-let portfolio and enjoys staying active by cycling and umpiring field hockey.

The OCCS look forward to working with Paul to support and grow the impact of the OCCS for both consumers and practitioners.

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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