GOC, has decided to erase an optometrist based in Salford, England, from its register. 

Dr. Cindy Tromans is now President of the World Council of Optometry

2.44 million eye examinations were undertaken in Scotland,

Too many practitioners are working in environments where professional standards are difficult to uphold

This year’s research highlights the continuing challenges that registrants face in daily clinical practice

Develop national commissioning frameworks for all enhanced eye care services

It is possible to cut hospital eye visits by around 50%, potentially freeing up 300,000 hospital eye appointments

Read the full September 2025 General Optical Council papers. 

The GOC, has decided to erase an optometrist based in Carnforth, from its register.

The report has been submitted to the Scottish Government for consideration.