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Filter byKeeping you up to speed on optics and the AOP. Our news section includes clinical and regulatory updates, as well as the latest on AOP membership and benefits. You might also be interested in our press releases.
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Westminster event demonstrates community optometry’s untapped potential to ease strain on GPs and A&E, improve patient outcomes, and deliver care closer to home
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The bodies are working together to prepare recommendations for Government on optometry-led mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers
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Zöe Franklin MP acknowledged primary eye care as vital in “ensuring care is delivered closer to home” during a practice visit amid renewed emphasis on community care
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The AOP is highlighting how a postcode lottery on care is driving late diagnosis and treatment, leading to preventable sight loss
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Association of Optometrists and The College of Optometrists issue open letter to Heidi Alexander calling for mandatory vision checks that take place at first licence application and at every renewal
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New report reveals that people with vision loss face significant decline in their mental wellbeing without access to essential services after diagnosis
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New patient video and online hub from the AOP to showcase the support optometrists offer patients during their lifetime
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The AOP is outlining three core priorities that are needed to fast-track the transformation of eye care for patients, as part of a renewed focus on primary care delivery
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Seven simple tips for protecting your eyes from UV and why children’s eye health is most at risk