January 9th 2015

Watch: What to Do if You Have a Complaint About an Optician

The OCCS have produced several short video guides for consumers to explain how to raise your concerns with your optician. Some of us are worried about making a complaint, and others appreciate guidance on how to ensure their complaint is made constructively.

The short video guides explain what to do initially and also how to contact us if the optician and the practice have not been able to resolve your concerns.

You can also call us if you would like to speak to one of our complaint mediators. 

June 10th 2025

Cataract Awareness Month & National Sunglasses Day

With National Sunglasses Day upon us (27 June 2025), the OCCS wish to share their top tips for the importance of "sunnies" to protect us.
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June 9th 2025

Diabetes Awareness Week

This years’ focus of Diabetes Awareness Week is the health checks needs when you have diabetes - the OCCS look at the eye health checks required when diagnosed with Diabetes.
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June 2nd 2025

Cataract Awareness Month: Raising Awareness of Cataracts the Leading Cause of Treatable Vision Loss

Cataracts are a clouding of the lens. They develop gradually, (in early stages there may not be noticeable changes in vision). Symptoms may include, but not limited to, blurry vision, sensitivity to light and halos.
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