Curated articles relevant to community optometry in Scotland
eOphthalmic scheduled maintenance Thursday 30 April 07:00–10:00 Due to essential updates, eOphthalmic will be unavailable between 07:00 and 10:00 on 30 April 2026. Please do not submit any claims during this …
The purpose of the survey is to gather your feedback, views and ideas to ensure our work continues to reflect the needs and expectations of our stakeholders. Your time …
The General Optical Council (GOC) is asking for registrant views on its approach to setting the annual registration renewal fee, in a new discussion paper published today. The discussion paper …
Your Voice, Your Vote: Accessible Online Hustings Ahead of the Scottish Parliament Election With the Scottish Parliament election taking place on 7 May, Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans are …
UK optical sector bodies have responded to the General Optical Council’s (GOC) consultation on proposed reforms to continuing professional development (CPD), warning that the current proposals could have implications for public …
The March paid April 2026 eSchedule ophthalmic reports are now available, please log in to https://www.bo.scot.nhs.uk/BOE/BI to access your reports. The March paid April 2026 eSchedule communication includes: Toaccess this and previous comms click on the link to our …
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) announce that eligible AOP members can cast their votes until 24 April for the Hospital Optometrists Committee (HOC) 2026 elections. Voting is open for the …
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) announced that its Level 7 Certificate in Paediatric Eyecare has been expanded to a diploma, marking a significant step forward in the development of …
Richard Spruce, Vice-Chair of Optometry Scotland, has been featured in a recent piece by Optometry Today, exploring the importance of maintaining balance within the profession. In the video, Richard reflects …
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 …
