Policy briefings
Summarising key policy updates and what they mean for members
Policy
Explore our policy work and how we shape the optical sector on behalf of members, addressing issues that matter most to optometrists and driving improvements in patient care
Consultations
We respond to consultations from government, regulators and healthcare bodies, to explain our members’ views and influence new policy and guidance affecting the optical sector
AI and technology hub
A resource hub for the use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in optometry and healthcare
Position statements
Our pages on sight test fees, children’s eye care and CPD grants highlight our position on the issues that affect you
GOC review of the opticians act
This section provides information about this future defining project on regulation, which areas it covers, what we are doing in response and how you can get involved
AOP policy manifesto
The AOP fights for change in the interests of our members, their patients and the public
The truth about false positive referrals
The low prevalence of common eye diseases can lead to high levels of ‘false positive’ referrals to hospitals
Brexit and optics
This page covers some optics-related questions and answers that our members may be thinking about as the UK leaves the EU
Research for the profession
Assessing the impact of technology on the optical sector
Also in this section
- A strategy for optometry
- The eye care support pathway
- AOP survey on supervision in optics
- Education and training requirements for GOC approved qualifications
- Transforming eye care for older people for better health
- Visionary change in eye health
- What the ophthalmology backlog of 600,000 patients is costing the NHS
- Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee
- Representing members' interests
- The term sight test
- Lobbying