Following feedback from Scottish Government and Health Board Optometric Advisors, it has been agreed with Scottish Government that access to the Community Eyecare Guidelines (CEG) will continue, and the existing …
The GOC is pleased to announce a three-year extension of the Knowledge Hub to support the implementation of the new Education and Training Requirements (ETR). The Hub will continue to …
The AOP is highlighting how a postcode lottery is driving late diagnosis and treatment, leading to preventable sight loss Over half (54%) of UK optometrists have seen a patient in …
Scottish Government have sent a letter to the sector advising of a delay to the launch of the new GOS Specialist Supplementary (GOS SS) Service (attached). Optometry Scotland have issued …
Optometry Today (OT) is launching the third edition of its myopia guide, a print and digital resource designed to aid optometrists, dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians working in the …
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has welcomed a new report by leading sight loss charity, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) which outlines recommendations to improve eye care …
Optometry Scotland (OS), the representative body for optical professionals, has published its Workforce Preliminary Report with key insights into the current optometry landscape in Scotland. Conducted in late 2024, the …
Voting is open for the Association of Optometrists (AOP) Hospital Optometrists Committee (HOC) elections, with members invited to cast their votes for three vacant seats. The HOC serves as a …
A recent BBC News article has highlighted the growing evidence that regular eye examinations may help spot early warning signs of neurological conditions such as dementia. In the piece, specialists …
