Cataract Surgery draft standards for consultation
Cataract surgery is the most successful operation delivered in NHS Scotland. It has a high success rate in improving visual function and low rates of morbidity and mortality. Health Improvement …
Q&A with Ian Jarvis
Ian is Optometry Scotland’s independent representative for the North. An Independent Prescribing and NESGAT qualified optometrist based in Dundee, Ian sits on the Tayside Area Optometric Committee. As part of …
Q&A with Richard Spruce
Richard is Optometry Scotland’s independent representative for the Central and East region. An independent optometrist who works for R.D. McFarlane and Nicol’s Opticians, he splits his time between its practices …
Rach Optometrists are Award Winners!
Rach Optometrists win Award for Fife’s Best Professional Service Providers in Scotland’s Business Awards. Nisha Rach said “We are all so chuffed and proud to have won the Award of …
Q&A with Colette Dunsmore
Colette is Optometry Scotland’s independent representative for the South. An IP optometrist who serves on the Lanarkshire Area Optometric Committee, she also owns her own practice in Stonehouse, Lanarkshire. As …
New research from GOC
The General Optical Council (GOC) has published its Registrant Workforce and Perceptions Survey 2023, which found that high numbers of optical professionals are experiencing bullying, harassment, abuse, or discrimination in …
News from the GOC
The General Optical Council (GOC) held its second Council meeting of the year on 28 June 2023. The agenda included discussion on the proposed approach for developing the GOC’s next …
Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 statutory guidance: consultation
The Scottish Government want to hear your views on the Statutory Guidance that will be issued by the Scottish Ministers to accompany the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019. …
Friends and family sighted guide training from Guide Dogs
This training is ideal for anyone who wants to feel confident when guiding a loved one with a vision impairment. It will enable you to help your friend or family …
DVLA revises list of notifiable conditions for drivers in UK
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has reduced its list of notifiable ocular conditions that drivers must declare. The full list is now available on the GOV.UK website.