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Smokers are four times more likely to suffer sight loss as a result of macular degeneration. There will be an hour long session on Monday 20th June on Brief Intervention Training on Smoking [...]

This year we will be seeking nominations for new council members. Now is your chance to join our team at a very exciting time in the evolution of our profession. As more and more Local Enhanced [...]

ONI has received a letter from the DHSSPS stating that the anticipated 1% increase in sight-test fee, domiciliary visiting fee and training and education allowances granted in England for 15-16 [...]

ONI have been approached by a final year Optometry student at Ulster University to ask for your help with her final year undergraduate project which is researching the role of Optometrists in [...]

 Last month the General Optical Council issued new policy for registrants on raising concerns about risks to patient safety. Further details at: The policy provides guidance for registrants and [...]

Look out for the Macular Roadshow which will be coming to Europa Hotel, Belfast on 7 June.  

On the 8th February, the Lord Anthony Newby proposed a motion in the House of Lords to amend the Opticians Act.  The proposal was to extend the Opticians Act to allow the sale of adjustable lense [...]

As you may be aware, we have various pilot schemes happening at the moment.  Our glaucoma referral refinement scheme is up and running, and results are very promising with a large proportion of [...]

Just a thought.  This year at our AGM, we will be electing new members to our ONI Council.  The Council is made up of 7 posts (who represent the NIOS, AOP, College, Universities, Hospital [...]

A letter went out to 265 contractors on 30 October asking if they would be interested in having an HSC Email address.  Optometrists are the first group of allied health professionals to be given [...]