City University has today opened the new Henry Wellcome Vision Research Laboratories.
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On a recent project to Ethiopia a group of Vision Aid Overseas volunteers did more than just provide spectacles to the local population - they also managed to donate an entire football strip! The lucky recipients were members of Butajira Ladies football club, a local team near to the VAO clinic at the Grarbet Ledekuman hospital in Butajira.
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The Institute of Optometry is starting a new research study into the treatment of amblyopia, using the computerised IPS treatment developed by Ronald Mallett and Andrew Field.
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Fight for Sight has ten places in the 2006 Edinburgh Marathon which will take place on 11th June.
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The University of Bradford's Eye Clinic will host a visit from local MP Marsha Singh this week.
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The College of Optometrists welcomes the Scottish Executives announcement heralding the reform of eye care in Scotland. In a statement to the Scottish Parliament today (26 October 2005) Deputy Minister, Lewis Macdonald MSP. outlined plans for the delivery of free eye checks for all by 2007.
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The General Optical Council today announced that it will consult the optical professions about making changes to its Continuing Education and Training (CET) rules.
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The Eyes and Vision Specialist Library (EVSL) commissioned by the National Library for Health launched on 13th October.
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Charges against eBay for 'aiding and abetting' sales of contact lenses without the involvement of a qualified optician will be heard in March next year.
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An optometrist has raised over 2000.00 for Vision Aid Overseas by completing two half marathons in two weeks.
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