GOC suspends Glenrothes based optometrist from register 

GOC suspends Glenrothes based optometrist from register

The General Optical Council (GOC), the UK regulator for optometrists and dispensing opticians, has decided to suspend Anil Rach, an optometrist based in Glenrothes in Scotland, from its register for three months.

A GOC Fitness to Practise Committee found his fitness to practise impaired by reason of misconduct. This is in relation to falsifying a number of patient appointments, whilst practising as a student optometrist, over a six-week period between January and March 2023.

Mr Rach has until 5 March 2025 to appeal against his suspension.