Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing

Standing by to deliver the 10 Year Health Plan
Develop national commissioning frameworks for all enhanced eye care services
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How community optometry reduces pressures on NHS
It is possible to cut hospital eye visits by around 50%, potentially freeing up 300,000 hospital eye appointments
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News from the General Optical Council
Read the full September 2025 General Optical Council papers.
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GOC erases Carnforth based optometrist from register
The GOC, has decided to erase an optometrist based in Carnforth, from its register.
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New Report Calls for National Funding to Expand Life-Changing Eye Care Technology
The report has been submitted to the Scottish Government for consideration.
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NICE recommends eye tests for people diagnosed with dementia
Healthcare professionals could consider “referring people who cannot organise appointments themselves”.
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ABDO announces new Board member
Davinia will join the ABDO Board on 1 November 2025 after being elected to the role unopposed.
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Optical Bodies response to Governments proposal on medicine extension
The government is proposing to extend the range of prescription-only medicines
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GOC erases Slough based optometrist from register
GOC, has decided to erase an optometrist based in Slough, from its register.
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GOC erases Helensburgh based optometrist from register
GOC the UK regulator has decided to erase an optometrist based in Helensburgh, Scotland, from its register.
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