Coronavirus updates

General guidance

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Face covering

Guidance to ensure patients and visitors wear face coverings at all times, unless clinically impossible to do so

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Remote consultations

Guidance on providing remote care for patients when a face-to-face appointment is not possible

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COVID-19 vaccine

Information on the COVID-19 vaccine for healthcare staff, including letters for AOP members and staff to produce as evidence they are eligible. Updated 3 February 2021 to include new information on when invited to book your vaccination via a pharmacy

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Managing staff with symptoms

Guidance on managing staff with symptoms

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Practice resources for communicating with patients during the coronavirus pandemic

Leaflets, posters and social media images

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Meeting the eye health needs of shielding, isolating and domiciliary patients during COVID-19

Guidance from the OC's Domiciliary Eyecare Committee (DEC)

Risk assessment in practice

COVID19: Back to work risk assessment

This COVID-19 example risk assessment should be carried out with your staff before you return to routine practice. Updated 10 July 2020

Testing kit for Covid-19

Infection control and protecting the vulnerable remain core priorities when delivering safe eye care

The AOP responds to the Government’s Living with Covid strategy in England

Hygiene and PPE

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): how to provide a sight test

Advice to members about providing sight tests during the coronavirus outbreak, and our editable remote consultation form

Referral form

Coronavirus (COVID-19): how to refer a patient to an IP optometrist

Downloadable IP referral form

optical equipment

Coronavirus: How to disinfect optical equipment and premises

Guidance on cleaning surfaces and equipment following patient contact

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UV-C disinfection

Commonly asked questions and answers about UV-C disinfection

Virus

AOP Infection control and prevention certificate 2021

In association with Optometry Today (OT) and supported by Johnson & Johnson Vision

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PPE guide

The PPE you need when conducting urgent eye care, guidance on facemasks, and the order in which to put on and take off PPE

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Wholesale suppliers of PPE

Wholesale suppliers of PPE to other professions

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