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The regulatory position on fluorescein strips Medicines regulatory news 30 December 2013 Following the discontinuation of Fluorets strips by Bausch & Lomb earlier this year, the MHRA has received a number of queries about the regulatory classification of fluorescein strips. The MHRA's position is that fluorescein strips intended for diagnostic purposes are regarded as medicinal products because they are in vivo...

Now that Willow is ten months old and nearing the end of her puppy training, we have contacted her Puppy Walker, Hilary, to find out how she has been progressing over the past few months. Hilary tells us that Willow is a very intelligent but wilful young lady; her basic command work is good and she walks well on the...

Mid-Optic had a visit yesterday from a VIP (a Very Important Puppy!). Willow came into see us with her trainer and is pictured here with Helen. As some of you will be aware, Helen has run the London Marathon for the past 2 years in aid of The Guide Dogs for the Blind, so it was nice for her to meet...

Avizor has launched Alvera, a new all in one solution especially recommended for the daily cleaning of silicone hydrogel contact lenses. Alvera’s formulation contains all the natural benefits of Aloe Vera, providing your patients' eyes with a comfort and protection that are unique. The product is unique on the market and has been especially designed and tested for use with...

Willow is a friendly, sensitive pup but who can sometimes have a mind of her own. She walks very well on the lead, especially in town or busy areas that keep her interest, but will  occasionally stop on walks in her local area which is not as interesting or because she does not want  to go home from the park...

We are pleased to announce the reintroduction of Prescription Swimming Goggles. We now supply Vantage Rx Swimming Goggles in both Adult and Kids models in both plus and minus powers. Pre-assembled goggles have grey polycarbonate anti-fog lenses with UV protection. Supplied in either Black or Blue, goggles have hypo-allergenic silicone adjustable headstrap and polyseal eye gaskets. Vantage Goggles are supplied with a protective case.

Below is a quote from a young teenager (14) who has recently got their first Guide Dog. "Life is so different with Rory. I just couldn't be without him now. Having Rory means I can go out by myself and have a life. I can go and see my friends. I caught a bus on my own with Rory for the...

Willow is now 6 months old and doing well with her puppy walker, Hilary. We spoke to her to find out how she and Willow have been getting on over the last few months. Hilary told us that Willow is about to be spayed as part of an early spay pilot scheme.  We wish her well and hope she recovers...

We are pleased to inform you that we have now installed Flipping Book software, making it even easier to browse our catalogues on-line! Simply sign in and select 'Download a pdf version of our latest catalogue' on the Home Page and this will download. You can then turn the pages just as you were reading them, zoom in on specific...

         For the second year running Helen Hopka will be participating in this year's Virgin London Marathon and raising money for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Having personally witnessed Helen's vigourous training programme over the past months in build up to this year's event, we hope you will join us in wishing her all the best and any donations to this very worthy...