Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing

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, GOC survey finds New findings from the General Optical Council’s (GOC) 2026 registrant workforce and perceptions survey show that registrants are cautiously optimistic about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to support eye care, while highlighting a…
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AOP appoints new Councillors to advance student and early career representation
The newly appointed members are:
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Optical profession urged to share views in survey on GOC proposals to revise the sight testing statement
Have your say www.surveymonkey.com/r/THCMY6B.
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James Frith New Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for eye care
“The new Parliamentary Under-Secretary has an opportunity to make eye care a leading example
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GOC erases Croydon-based student dispensing optician from register
The GOC has decided to erase a student dispensing optician based in Croydon,
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Action required to deliver nationwide Low Vision Services
Access to Low Vision Services should not be a luxury
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NICE draft decision on low-dose atropine: what practices need to know
NICE draft decision on atropine explained.
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FODO continues to horizon-scan for opportunities and risks on professions behalf
Government faces significant economic and political headwinds
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Optical sector bodies unite on key principles for GOC registrant fee review
We look forward to continuing to work constructively with the GOC
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AOP calls for proportionate and evidence-based fee reforms in GOC consultation
“We have urged the GOC to ensure that proposed changes are evidence-based
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