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 …
Eye Care Services in Scotland
Statistics at a glance Primary eye care in Scotland provides more than 2.5 million appointments each year, including sight tests, enhanced eye care services and contact lens care appointments Secondary …
Millions of appointments for common eye conditions placing ‘unnecessary demands’ on struggling GPs
Public poll shows a third (32%) of people who experienced an eye condition in the last five years approached their GP first – with another third (31%) choosing healthcare routes …
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) exceptions policy
This policy sets out the principles the Registrar will apply in deciding whether a registrant can remain on the register without having met the CPD requirements, to ensure decisions are …
New AOP Councillors announced
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) announces new Council representatives, across different modes of practice and career stages. Adam Sampson, AOP Chief Executive, said: “I’m pleased to welcome our new and …
Reflective exercise for GOC registrants for 2022-24 CPD cycle
The GOC have published a Reflective Exercise Guidance Template to support registrants with the reflective exercise that needs to be completed before the end of the 2022-24 Continuing Professional Development …
RNIB Connect Radio wins prestigious gold ARIAS award
A Glasgow-based radio station has won a 2024 Audio and Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS) for Community Station of the Year. RNIB Connect Radio was established by leading sight loss charity …