Insights from Optometry Scotland’s Independent Representatives
Arthur McHugh, West of Scotland:Having been a member of Optometry Scotland for around 18 years, Arthur is well versed in the power of good that the membership body does, he …
Dr Peter Hampson appointed as Clinical and Policy Director at the AOP
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) announce the appointment of Dr Peter Hampson as Clinical and Policy Director. Dr Hampson will work with the AOP’s Chief Executive, Board and Council to …
GOC notes Glasgow Caledonian University as first integrated qualification to meet new education requirements
The General Optical Council (GOC) has noted that Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) will be the first to deliver an integrated optometry and independent prescribing qualification under the GOC’s new education …
Optometrists can play a vital role in encouraging patients to change unhealthy lifestyle choices and behaviours
You can see the full Acuity article here
GOC approves recruitment for first dispensing optics apprenticeship
The General Optical Council (GOC) has approved recruitment for the first dispensing optics apprenticeship, to be delivered by the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). ABDO can now begin recruiting …
New research reveals inequalities in access and experience of eye care
The General Optical Council (GOC) has published its 2024 public perceptions research, which seeks to understand the public’s views and experiences of using eye care services. This year’s results show that …
Workforce Survey for Scotland 2024
We are excited to announce the launch of our Workforce Survey. This initiative is crucial for understanding the current landscape of the optometry and dispensing optics workforce in Scotland. We …
Primary eye care reaches out to new government on eye care
ABDO, AOP and FODO have reached out to the new government to follow up pre-election and manifesto commitments to work with primary eye care to tackle long hospital ophthalmology waiting …
The topical azithromycin meibomian gland dysfunction survey
You can see the summary here. The full publication can be found on the College website.
Three steps towards visionary change in eye health for an incoming Government
We are excited to announce the launch of our Workforce Survey. This initiative is crucial for understanding the current landscape of the optometry and dispensing optics workforce in Scotland. We …