Kimberley Young

United Kingdom

Senior Reporter at Optometry Today

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Which? investigation finds "unsafe and illegal" sunglasses sold online

6 days ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young

An investigation by Which? has found a number of children's sunglasses sold through online marketplaces failed safety tests and are illegal to sell in the UK. In response to the findings, the AOP said it was "unacceptable" that unsafe and illegal sunglasses are being sold to the public, "particularly to parents trying to protect their children's developing eyes."Researchers at Which? bought 20 pairs of sunglasses from six online marketplaces: Amazon, AliExpress, eBay, TikTok, Temu and Shein.
Scottish practices reminded of PVG application deadline on 1 July

1 week ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young

The AOP has highlighted guidance for optometry practices in Scotland regarding the new requirements for the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, reminding members of the 1 July deadline for applications. Under the new requirements, it is the responsibility of the employing practice to check that employees are up-to-date members of the PVG scheme with barring.
Registration opens for AOP Hospital and Specialty Optometrists Conference 2025

1 week ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young

Booking has opened for the AOP's Hospital and Specialty Optometrists Conference (HSOC), which will take place from 8-9 November in London. The event, supported by headline sponsor Bausch + Lomb, will bring together hospital and community specialty optometrists for education and networking. Bookings for the two-day event opened for hospital and specialty optometrists today (20 June). The event will deliver a main programme of four lectures, along with paper presentations and a trade exhibition.
"We're documenting the exact point in time that you have seen that patient"

1 week ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young

At 100% Optical this March, equipment companies showcased advances in imaging technology, designed to support the practitioner through enhanced quality scans, smooth workflows, and a potential early insight into issues. OT heard from equipment manufacturers and suppliers at 100% Optical about communicating the value of imaging to patients.
MBE awarded to former Macular Society chief executive

1 week ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young

The former chief executive of the Macular Society, Cathy Yelf, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King's Birthday Honours List 2025 for services to people living with macular disease. Yelf retired from her position as chief executive in 2024, after nearly a decade in the post, and more than 16 years with the organisation - having joined in 2008 as head of external affairs.
Optometrist to run 'Custard Corner Marathon' challenge

1 week ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young

An optometrist from Kenilworth, Warwickshire, will embark on a unique marathon challenge to raise money for the mental health charity, Samaritans, in memory of a close friend. Dr Ian Beasley, head of education at the AOP and OT clinical editor, will be running laps of a 0.045 mile stretch of his local town until he reaches the marathon distance of 26.2 miles on Saturday 21 June.
Specsavers co-founder and chair awarded CBE

1 week ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young

Doug Perkins, co-founder and chair of Specsavers, has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to business and trade. Perkins was named in the King's Birthday Honours List on 13 June. Specsavers was founded in 1984 by Perkins and his wife, Dame Mary Perkins, and has since grown into the largest private eye and hearing care provider in the world. Operating a joint-venture partnership model, there are now more than 1000 Specsavers businesses in the UK.
My 5-9 after the 9-5

1 week ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young
"It is really important that the patient understands the urgency of their referral"

2 weeks ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young
Design Eyewear Group acquires Menrad

2 weeks ago | aop.org.uk | Kimberley Young

Design Eyewear Group has announced its expansion following the acquisition of the Menrad brand and three new licence agreements. The acquisition of the 125 year-old German eyewear manufacturer, Menrad, comes in the wake of the company filing for insolvency earlier this year. Design Eyewear Group will take over full proprietary ownership of the Menrad brand. The group has also secured agreements with Jaguar, Morgan, and JOOP!, brands which were formerly under the Menrad umbrella.