Curated articles relevant to community optometry in Scotland
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 …
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 …
