How to Cut Uncollected Spectacles in Your Independent Optician Practice
Uncollected spectacles tie up cash and lost second-pair sales. Here's how UK independent opticians can clear the drawer and keep it clear.
When to Hire a Practice Manager: A Straight Answer for UK Independent Opticians
When should a UK independent optician hire a practice manager? An honest look at the costs, the signs, the economics, and how to delegate without losing control.
Onboarding and Support in UK Optician Practice Management Software: How to Compare Vendors Before You Sign in 2026
Feature lists look alike. Here's how UK independent opticians should compare PMS onboarding, data migration, support and contract terms before signing in 2026.
Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES): What It Means for UK Independent Opticians
CUES is expanding across England. Here's what the Community Urgent Eyecare Service means for UK independent opticians - and how to get your practice ready.
Why UK Independent Opticians Should Stop Building Their Practice Around the NHS Sight Test Fee
The NHS sight test fee rose just 2.5% for 2025/26. Here's why UK independent opticians should build private revenue instead — and where to start.
Data Security and GDPR in UK Optician Practice Management Software: How to Compare PMS Data Protection in 2026
How UK independent opticians can compare data security and GDPR in practice management software in 2026 — the four jobs, demo questions, and red flags.
Allergic Conjunctivitis and Hay Fever Eye Care in UK Independent Optician Practices: Building a Service Patients Trust in 2026
How UK independent opticians can turn hay fever season into a proper allergic conjunctivitis service — diagnosis, stepwise treatment, recall and PMS setup.
How to Cut Spectacle Remakes in Your Independent Optician Practice
How UK independent opticians can cut their spectacle remake rate — the three causes, the measurement and ordering fixes, and a four-week plan.
What Is Your Optician Practice Actually Worth? A UK Independent Owner’s Guide to Building a Sellable Business
What is your UK optician practice actually worth? How independent owners build a sellable, transferable business — even if you never plan to exit.
Support, Onboarding and Training in UK Optician Practice Management Software: How to Compare Vendors Beyond the Feature List in 2026
How UK independent opticians can compare support, onboarding, training and data migration in PMS in 2026 — demo questions and red flags to watch.