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 […]

Optical Lab Process Support Engineer Opportunity – Birmingham Salary up to £19,500 p.a. Flame Health Optometry are working with one of Europe’s leading optical manufacturers to find an Optical Lab Process Support Engineer in the Birmingham area. The main functions of this role are to provide support and training to the assembly department in 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 […]

Dispensing Optician Opportunity – Wiltshire Fantastic salary of up to £25,000 p.a. This excellent opportunity is to work for one of the leading providers of Domiciliary Eye Care. The hours are full-time, Monday-Friday 09:00-17:30. Based at our client’s head office you will be providing essential aftercare support on the telephone and answering any queries that […]

Optometrist and Optical Assistant Joint Venture Partnership Opportunities Flame Health Optometry are working on some exciting new joint venture partner opportunities for Optometrists and Optical Assistants in a range of locations. We are currently recruiting highly motivated and enthusiastic Domiciliary Optometrists and Optical Assistants for our market leading client. With these roles, not only is […]

Excellent Salary + Car or Allowance + Benefits Package + Profit Share Flame Health are currently recruiting highly motivated and enthusiastic Domiciliary Optometrists for our market leading client.  As an experienced Optometrist, you will be partnering with an experienced JVP Optical Assistant to ensure the delivery of a high quality professional service, with excellent standards […]

Optical Assistant Joint Venture Partner (JVP) Opportunity – Midlands Salary circa 25K + Benefits Package + Profit Share Flame Health Optometry are currently recruiting highly motivated and enthusiastic JVP Optical Assistants within the Midlands region for our market leading client. Not only is an excellent remuneration package available, which includes a car or car allowance […]