Aston team named Force UK winners
CooperVision has named the winning UK team of its annual Force (Future Ocular Research Creativity Event) competition.
An Aston University team that was supervised by Professor James Wolffsohn won during an event, which was held virtually this year.
Students Charis Hedges and Ishvinder Bahra presented on Optimisation of Blink Exercises with the Blinkful App, which judges said was presented well and applicable to everyday practice.
The winning team will be put forward to represent the UK & Ireland at the EMEA final in September.
A summary of the entries by the winners and runners-up will feature in the August 6 issue of
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Hilco Vision acquires M&S Technologies
Telehealth was identified as an area for expansion
Hilco Vision has acquired US digital vision testing systems company M&S Technologies, with telehealth technology solutions identified as an area of development.
Ross Brownlee, CEO of Hilco Vision, said: ‘M&S Technologies has always been a pioneer in software based visual acuity testing and sets the standard for excellence in this area. Innovation, market responsiveness and customer-centricity are common to both companies.
‘Digital solutions are evolving rapidly in eye care and M&S is also well placed to partner with stakeholders to ensure technology solutions in areas like telehealth improve service and patient outcomes globally.’
Sight Loss Council for London established
The London Sight Loss Council meets online for the first time
A Sight Loss Council for London has been created to advocate the needs of blind and partially sighted people after the appointment of 14 members.
It has been facilitated as part of a national network of councils by London Vision with funding provided by the Thomas Pocklington Trust and the Vision Foundation.
Cathy Low, CEO of London Vision said: ‘The formation of a London Sight Loss Council has generated a lot of interest from applicants across the capital. Sight Loss Councils promote engagement and self-advocacy, and can effect real change as demonstrated already with Sight Loss Councils’ work across the country.