Flame Health Optometry were interested to learn that Google have recently started a project to test a smart contact lens which can measure glucose levels in the tears of the wearer. It is hoped that this device could enable diabetics to better manage the condition. The lenses use a wireless chip and a glucose sensor […]

A gene therapy technique has been used by surgeons in Oxford to improve the vision of six patients who otherwise may have lost their sight completely. The operation involved inserting a gene into the retina cells at the back of the eye, a treatment that revived light-detecting cells. It had been hoped that the treatment […]

New findings which could help diagnose and track the progression of Alzheimer’s disease were revealed at the US Society for Neuroscience conference this week. The team found that genetically engineered mice with Alzheimer’s lost thickness in specific cells in the retina. As the retina is a direct extension of the brain, the team concluded that the […]

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) took their sight loss simulator, called the ‘Eye Pod’, to the London headquarters of the General Optical Council (GOC) yesterday, as part of their on-going campaign to raise awareness of avoidable sight loss. The ‘Eye Pod’ gives visitors a chance to see the world through the eyes […]

Flame Health Optometry are currently recruiting for a number of fantastic Optical Sales roles across the country… Sales Account Manager Opportunity – The Midlands Salary up to £30,000 p.a. We are seeking an Optical Sales Manager in the East/West Midlands on behalf of one of the world’s leading companies providing Ophthalmic Optical products. The mandate for […]

Flame Health Optometry have a proven track record of providing professional recruitment solutions to the Optical Sector.  Registering with our Optometry team provides you with professional support, access to our latest job opportunities and exclusive optical vacancies with the leading multiple opticians, specialist optometry providers and independent opticians across the UK. Our experienced team are fully […]

RA Valuations Services suggest that Optical practice owners should spend more time ‘working on the business rather than merely working in the business’ over the next 12 months if they want to maintain or increase its value. This advice is based on their findings on practice values over the last year: Overall, values for optical […]

Flame Health Optometry are currently recruiting for this fantastic opportunity for a qualified Optometrist to work in the amazing city of Shanghai!  Our client specialise in laser and lens refractive surgery and have carried out over 300,000 treatments spanning 20 years. They are at the forefront driving the development of Ophthalmic Surgery, and have recently […]

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Ophthalmologist based in the Manchester area. Primarily the role is to ensure focus, leadership and appropriate representation on matters relating to the clinical services provided in the Community Ophthalmology division of our client. This includes all relevant operational, developmental and strategic matters as well as being the principal source of professional […]