Press releases

The AOP is holding nationwide events to set out its Five-Year Strategy for members and build the collective voice of optometry

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Optometry Today’s new guide offers training and expert insight for every member of the practice team

AOP Council member Kevin Thompson presented with prestigious Award recognising his extraordinary contributions to optometry and the AOP

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Member insights will shape the AOP’s response on the GOC’s proposed reform to fees

The new roles reflect the full student and early career journey into the optometry profession and are designed to improve representation across each cohort

Primary eye care organisations have welcomed the publication of NHS England's Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Best Practice Guidance for Glaucoma Services. If implemented by ICBs as intended, the new guidance should mark an important step forward in the delivery of safe, integrated and collaborative glaucoma care across England.

Three members elected to serve on the Hospital Optometrists Committee

“The new health secretary has an opportunity to build a more joined-up and resilient health and care system, but this can only be achieved by prioritising primary care and integrated community services.” – Adam Sampson, Chief Executive of the AOP