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Charmant and NEG announce new partnership

CHARMANT and PK National Eyecare Group are delighted to announce they will be entering in an exclusive partnership agreement as at 1st October 2024. This exciting collaboration means that CHARMANT frames and sunglasses will once again be supplied to...

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Ultravision Launches Monthly Disposable KeraSoft AV Design for Keratoconus and Irregular Corneas.

NEG preferred supplier Ultravision, have launched a new specialist monthly disposable contact lens, KeraSoft AV, dedicated to patients with keratoconus, irregular corneas and patients who’ve been cross-linked. KeraSoft AV’s design moves away from more...

CooperVision Unveils Plans for The Vision Centre: the Workplace of Tomorrow

Global contact lens manufacturer, CooperVision, has announced plans for a new, state-of-the art technical, commercial and business hub in Southampton, UK, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and employee well-being. Set for completion in 2026, The...

ESSILOR CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF LENS MANUFACTURING

Staff at Essilor’s Thornbury-based centre of excellence recently celebrated 50 years of optical lens manufacturing at the site. Closing for four hours on 4th July, more than 300 employees celebrated in style, holding an American themed party with...

Building for Success conference booking is open

The booking for this years Building for Success is now open for NEG members who wish to attend. The conference this year is being held on the 27th & 28th October at the East Midlands conference centre in Nottingham. The event marks 45 years of NEG...

Promising New Publication on Managing Myopia in Children: MYLO Contact Lenses

Myopia, a common eye problem, has experienced a notable increase in recent decades. This has raised concerns about the visual health of future generations, especially when it comes to myopia in children. This condition not only impacts the quality of...

Ahead in the clouds Introducing NEW Optinet Nova

Optinet – the IT services division of the National Eyecare Group (NEG) – will launch its innovative new cloud-based practice management software (PMS) system at 100% Optical next month. With the integration of cloud-based technology, Optinet Nova not...

Louis Stone Optical Bids Farewell

Co-Directors of Louis Stone (Optical), Judith and Paul Gaba announce their retirement after running the successful spectacle frame, case and optical instrument distributor, for the last 42 years! Established since 1950, Louis Stone began as a modest...