Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing

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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August 18, 2026
Optical profession urged to share views in survey on GOC proposals to revise the sight testing statement
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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August 12, 2026
James Frith New Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for eye care
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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August 7, 2026
GOC erases Croydon-based student dispensing optician from register
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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August 7, 2026
Action required to deliver nationwide Low Vision Services
Action required to deliver nationwide Low Vision Services
Access to Low Vision Services should not be a luxury
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August 3, 2026
NICE draft decision on low-dose atropine: what practices need to know
NICE draft decision on low-dose atropine: what practices need to know
NICE draft decision on atropine explained.
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July 27, 2026
FODO continues to horizon-scan for opportunities and risks on professions behalf
FODO continues to horizon-scan for opportunities and risks on professions behalf
Government faces significant economic and political headwinds
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July 27, 2026
Optical sector bodies unite on key principles for GOC registrant fee review
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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