Curated articles relevant to community optometry in Scotland
The AOP Announce support proposed measures stating how much time children under five should spend away from screens, highlighting the importance of play outside The Association of Optometrists (AOP) welcomes …
New eOphthalmic Downtime for scheduled maintenance: 31 March 07:00–15:00. Due to essential updates, eOphthalmic will be unavailable between 07:00 and 15:00 Today, 31 March 2026. Please do not submit any claims …
Vista has set an urgent fundraising target of £2 million to sustain operations The AOP have announced that the 160-year-old charity, Vista, which supports people affected by sight loss, has …
eOphthalmic scheduled maintenance Tuesday 31 March 07:00–14:00 Due to essential updates, eOphthalmic will be unavailable between 07:00 and 14:00 on 31 March 2026. Please do not submit any claims during …
Dedicated online hub to improve professional confidence in AI-supported care The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has announced the launch of a new AI and Technology resource hub, designed to support …
GOC launches 2026 Workforce and Perceptions Survey The General Optical Council (GOC) has announced the launch of its Workforce and Perceptions Survey to learn more about registrants’ work experiences, including …
The below updates have been issued by NES today, added here for our members information. Mandatory Training 2026 A Realistic Approach to Community EyecareDeadline: 31st December 2026 A reminder that …
The College of Optometrists (the College) has launched its ‘Manifesto for Scotland’, setting out key priorities for strengthening community eye care and preventing avoidable sight loss ahead of the next …
The AOP have announced they are an official supporter of the Health Equals campaign The Association of Optometrists (AOP) today announced they are the first voice in eye care, to …
Ofsted has praised ABDO College for its apprenticeship provision in the recent new provider inspection. It recognised progress made across all key areas, highlighting the College’s strong leadership, high‑quality curriculum …
