The Association of Contact Lens Manufacturers (ACLM) has appointed Luke Stevens-Burt as its new secretary general. buff.ly/szSsfCf

Specsavers unveils £64m investment buff.ly/3m7ZB4M

A J Rawling has a vacancy for a dispensing optician in Ipswich “Well established, independent practice in central Ipswich looking to hire a dispensing optician to work part time.” Find out more buff.ly/RiZpVs0

Whether it’s your weekly grocery shop, reducing holiday spend, or a weekend take-away delivered to your door, ABDO Membership Benefits has a deal that could save you money. buff.ly/ZRb0o19

The College of Optometrists has published its Interim Position on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Eye Care setting out the UK optical sector’s collective stance on the safe and responsible implementation of AI in eyecare. buff.ly/NXNpYlv

The Hakim Group has announced a new investor to support its ongoing development. buff.ly/HMzx9Fz

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Eye Academy has a vacancy for an assistant manager in Windsor “Wanted....passionate dispensing optician with management experience or who is ready for the next step in their career.” Find out more buff.ly/MbrgbJt

ABDO has launched an updated CPD Child Safeguarding Level 2 course this month, accredited by Ofqual. buff.ly/Yg0Z5mp

Established in 2019, AKN Group, a member of the Alsara Investment Group, has acquired independent Swiss eyewear company – Götti. buff.ly/TIqPKg5

Richard Petrie Optometrists Ltd has a vacancy for a dispensing optician in Derby “We are a thriving independent practice and we’re on the lookout for a qualified dispensing optician who’s passionate about personalised service, loves styling eyewear .” buff.ly/BPCGT2E

Contact lens optician ‘influencer’ Suzanne Dunn reports on the 2025 British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) clinical conference and exhibition, held from 5-7 June at the Birmingham International Convention Centre… buff.ly/63jBi8A

Marcolin and Guess have renewed and extended their exclusive licensing agreement for the design, production and worldwide distribution of Guess and Marciano eyewear until 2040. buff.ly/Zaw01IQ

EssilorLuxottica and MidEuropa have entered into an agreement for EssilorLuxottica to acquire Optegra, the integrated ophthalmology platform operating in the UK, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and the Netherlands. buff.ly/lKdrOD9

Aves Optometrists have a vacancy for a dispensing optician in Ware, Hertfordshire “Capable, friendly DO to work in an independent high street practice in Ware.” Find out more buff.ly/xKq6JaF

Eyecare professionals attending the BCLA Clinical Conference and Exhibition in Birmingham last week have been urged to “carry the flame” of academic excellence and use it to deliver improved patient care. buff.ly/So46T7V

Armstrong and North Opticians has a vacancy for a dispensing optician in Dursley “An exceptional opportunity has emerged for a highly skilled and motivated dispensing optician to join our distinguished practice in Dursley.” Find out more buff.ly/Kc6m41M

The Safilo Group has reached an agreement with Kering Eyewear for the sale of Lenti, which manufactures lenses for sunglasses and non-eyewear related products. buff.ly/HxS6VH3

Reykjavik Eyes has announced a new creative collaboration with Icelandic photographer, Julia Pertek, known for capturing emotive, atmospheric images of her homeland. buff.ly/mdaaHq2

The Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) DEWS III report is now available to read in an open access and special American Journal of Ophthalmology supplement. buff.ly/Vi0mbTE