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Opticians in Perspective
ARCHIVAL ITEMS
pamphlet
Federation of Optical Corporate Bodies
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London W1
November 1981
paper; card
overall: 210 mm x 147 mm
2019.950
ARCHIVAL ITEMS
pamphlet
Federation of Optical Corporate Bodies
Europe: United Kingdom, England, London W1
November 1981
paper; card
overall: 210 mm x 147 mm
Pamphlet presented by the FOCB in conjunction with the ADO to describe the position of the ophthalmic optical profession and answer common charges against it, discussing such matters as the price of spectacles, an explanation of how private sector charges subsidise the cost of NHS spectacles, a survey of patient satisfaction rates, the charge that spectacle frame supply is controlled by a cartel, the case against over-the-counter reading spectacles. A5 portrait format printed in black and orange on 14 pages, including soft card end covers, stapled. Front cover features a graphic image of an eye, in the pupil of which is reflected the image of an optician's practice.
2019.950
Gift of Mr Brian Mitchell, 2010