Lecturer in Vision Sciences
Glasgow Caledonian University – the University for the Common Good – is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and …
Changes COVID-19 Testing Guidance
Please see the attached letter from the Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Nursing Officer confirming changes to Scottish Government’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Testing Guidance Across Health, Social Care and Prison …
Q&A with Arthur McHugh
Arthur is Optometry Scotland’s independent representative for the West. Managing director of Hughes and McHugh Optometrists, Arthur’s business has four practices covering Airdrie, Lanark, Baillieston and Uddingston. As part of …
GOC launches consultation
The General Optical Council (GOC) is consulting on a draft position statement setting out that it will not enforce the requirement to verify a copy of a contact lens specification …
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 …