GCU BSc Ophthalmic Dispensing Course Information
The Programme The new BSc Ophthalmic Dispensing programme at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) utilises a block and blend format that allows students to ‘earn as they learn’. The teaching theory …
AOP Call to ‘Utilise primary care’ to tackle GP access challenges say eye experts following latest polling
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) have today issued the below press release: “At a time when public confidence in accessing GP services is fragile, it is vital that the Government …
Community Glaucoma Service eOphthalmic Webform Wording Update
Following PCA(O)2026(02), issued on 5 February 2026, National Services Scotland would like to advise that the eOphthalmic webform will be updated 24 February 2026, to reflect the revised Community Glaucoma …
eOphthalmic downtime, Tuesday 24 February 18:00 – 20:00
Due to essential updates, eOphthalmic will be unavailable today, Tuesday 24 February, between 18:00 and 20:00. Please do not make any patient searches or submit any claims until after 20:00 on …
HIS Clinical Governance Standards Now Published
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) has confirmed that Clinical Governance Standards has today been published. Optometry Scotland welcomes the publication of the final Clinical Governance Standards. These standards have been developed …
Scottish Government and Cabinet Secretary Support Development of Low Vision Services
Cabinet Secretary for Health visits Lanarkshire to discuss Low Vision Services Optometry Scotland was pleased to announce support shown by the Scottish Government for the development of Community Low Vision …
eOphthalmic downtime Tuesday 24 February 8.00am–10.00am
Due to essential updates, eOphthalmic will be unavailable on Tuesday 24 February between 8.00 am and 10.00 am. Please do not make any patient searches or submit any claims until …
January paid February 2026 eSchedule reports are now available
PSD have advised the January paid February 2026 eSchedule ophthalmic reports are now available, please log in to https://www.bo.scot.nhs.uk/BOE/BI to access your reports. This schedule communication has information on: Toaccess this and previous comms click …
Diabetic Eye Screening standards published
The Screening Standards Project Team from Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) is pleased to announce the Diabetic Eye Screening standards is now published. Optometry Scotland was pleased to support their development, …
Minister visits UHI optometry programme in Inverness
UHI have released that on Wednesday the 18th of February, The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) welcomed Jenni Minto, Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health, to UHI …