Paul Morris, Director of Professional Advancement at Specsavers, comments on new research that sets out how and why glaucoma cases are predicted to increase in the coming decades,
Next Steps for Optometry: Development, Digital and Diagnostics with AI
THE role of AI in optometry will be the spotlight at 100% Optical – with leaders from Specsavers joined by AI pioneers on the main stage.
Specsavers scoops three apprenticeship awards
Specsavers has claimed multiple honours at the 2025 Regional and National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards, underlining its position as a leader in vocational training.
AI and audiology
AI is transforming audiology – helping prevent, diagnose, and treat hearing issues. Specsavers chief audiologist Gordon Harrison considers the implications.
Earwax removal: improve access for patients
Action is needed to improve access to earwax removal and regulation to ensure patients can access high-quality care closer to home, says report.
Unlocking the full potential of community optometry to support the NHS
A new report highlights that community glaucoma services, when commissioned, can cut hospital eye visits by roughly 50%, potentially freeing up 300,000 hospital appointments in England.
Eye and hearing health championed at party conferences
Specsavers is highlighting the role of community optics and audiology at the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative conferences – including joining forces with Glaucoma UK.
Degree level dispensing optician apprenticeship changing lives
The dispensing optician degree-level apprenticeship is already proving its worth – one year on from being officially launched.
Specsavers PAC 2025: Registration open for optics and audiology conference
The major clinical conference, which takes place at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre (ICC) on Sunday, 14 September 2025, provides a comprehensive CPD programme.
Hearing performance and acoustics with Sonova
We explore agreed needs, shared decision making, patient engagement and using feedback loops in the development of IMPs with patients.