Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing

October 6, 2026
GOC suspends Manchester-based optometrist from register
GOC suspends Manchester-based optometrist from register
GOC has decided to suspend an optometrist based in Manchester, from its register for nine months.
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October 1, 2026
GOC News from Council – 30 September 2026
GOC News from Council – 30 September 2026
Patients are satisfied with the service they receive
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September 27, 2026
Optometry Scotland marks two decades of NHS-funded eye tests
Optometry Scotland marks two decades of NHS-funded eye tests
80% of eye emergencies were now managed entirely within community optometry
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September 27, 2026
GOC suspends Livingston based dispensing optician and Glasgow based optometrist from register
GOC suspends Livingston based dispensing optician and Glasgow based optometrist from register
GOC has decided to suspend a dispensing optician based in Livingston, from its register for twelve months
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September 27, 2026
Devolved nations show path for England on community eye care access
Devolved nations show path for England on community eye care access
Devolved nations show path for England on community eye care access
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September 16, 2026
AOP announces new Board Members
AOP announces new Board Members
ABDO announce the appointment of Pragna Raghwani and Daniel Green to its Board.
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September 14, 2026
GOC suspends Skegness-based optometrist from register
GOC suspends Skegness-based optometrist from register
GOC has decided to suspend an optometrist in Skegness, from its register for nine months.
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September 7, 2026
New paper calls for a properly funded, integrated model of LVS in Scotland
New paper calls for a properly funded, integrated model of LVS in Scotland
National standards should define a key or link worker, or equivalent
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September 2, 2026
Optical professionals cautiously optimistic about AI but raise concerns about errors and accountability,
Optical professionals cautiously optimistic about AI but raise concerns about errors and accountability,
The survey highlighted ongoing pressures affecting the delivery of eye care.
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August 25, 2026
AOP appoints new Councillors to advance student and early career representation
AOP appoints new Councillors to advance student and early career representation
The newly appointed members are:
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