Curated articles relevant to community optometry in Scotland
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 …
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 …
