At our recent Scottish Parliament exhibition on Community Low Vision Services (CLVS), Optometry Scotland (OS) showcased the work of Anne Dignan, an artist living with dual sensory impairment. Anne’s story …
Iffat Malik, Black & Lizars Iffat Malik is an optometrist practising with Black & Lizars across the Giffnock and Clarkston branches in Glasgow. Although she qualified as an optometrist in …
Optometry Scotland would like to let our members know that the Scottish Government has issued a new PCA(O)2026(03). The PCA includes: The circular provides an update relevant to community optometry …
Lessons from Wales: Building a Community Low Vision Service in Scotland As Optometry Scotland continue to champion and lobby the necessity for community based low vision services, it is important …
Optometry Scotland notes the passing of former Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Jeane Freeman and wishes to acknowledge her contribution to community optometry in Scotland. During her time in …
By Richard Spruce, Vice Chair at Optometry Scotland Published in The Times on the 9th of February 2026 (Print only) Low vision affects over 180,000 people across Scotland, and that …
Optometry Scotland is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of David Bonellie, a former Chair and longstanding member of the organisation. David was Chair of Optometry Scotland in 2014 …
As the first week of GOS SS (General Ophthalmic Services Specialist Supplementary) launches across Scotland, we reflect on the past decade of Optometry Scotland activity and reflect on the growth …
Optometry Scotland (OS) welcomes the Scottish Budget 2026–27, which confirms continued investment in community optometry and reinforces its established role in delivering accessible eye care across Scotland. The Budget confirms …
Optometry Scotland is pleased to share insights from our Chair, Eilidh Thomson, as featured in Optician Online’s recent Optical Outlook for 2026 discussion, where eye care leadership across the UK …
