COVID-19 vaccine FAQs
Download the AOP vaccine eligibility letter for optical staff to produce as evidence they are key workers
Coronavirus updates
Read our latest advice and guidance on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
General guidance
Providing eye healthcare in the new lockdown
Download the AOP key worker letter for optical staff to produce as evidence they are key workers
COVID-19 webinars
During the COVID-19 crisis we will be running regular webinars to keep members up to date on issues, and to answer your key questions
Updated COVID-19 guidance as the UK returns to Level 4
Updated advice for members in England as the country returns to Level 4. Updated 18 November 2020
Remote consultations
Guidance on providing remote care for patients when a face-to-face appointment is not possible
Guidance on lateral flow testing devices in optometric practice
The rollout of lateral COVID-19 tests
Returning to work guidance
Returning to work post COVID-19 FAQs
Frequently asked questions about eyecare in the next stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated 16 December 2020
Practice resources for communicating with patients during the coronavirus pandemic
Leaflets, posters and social media images
Back to work guidance for members
Guidance for employed and locum members, and practice owners and employers
Back to work - employment guidance
AOP guidance for members returning to work following the coronavirus pandemic. Updated 29 September 2020
Post COVID-19 returning to practice considerations
AOP advice to members returning to work after the coronavirus pandemic
Meeting the eye health needs of shielding, isolating and domiciliary patients during COVID-19
Guidance from the OC's Domiciliary Eyecare Committee (DEC)
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
Employment guidance
Guidance for members on extended CJRS furlough scheme
Guidance on the extended furlough scheme. Updated 2 December
Common locum questions relating to coronavirus
This FAQ aims to deal with some of the concerns that will be troubling our locum members in particular although some will be relevant to all members. Updated 16 October 2020
Coronavirus: responding to the UK Government announcement on support for the self-employed
Response to the Chancellor's announcement and template email for writing to your MP
Hygiene and PPE
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
Coronavirus (COVID-19): how to refer a patient to an IP optometrist
Downloadable IP referral form
Coronavirus: How to disinfect optical equipment and premises
Guidance on cleaning surfaces and equipment following patient contact
UV-C disinfection
Commonly asked questions and answers about UV-C disinfection
AOP Infection control and prevention certificate
In association with Optometry Today (OT)
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
Wholesale suppliers of PPE
Wholesale suppliers of PPE to other professions
England-specific
OFNC guidance on COVID-19 funding for optical practices in England
Guidance addressing the main questions relating to NHS England’s 26 October letter
OFNC guidance on changes to primary care optometry practice in England
Guidance, updated 18 April, addressing the main questions relating to NHS England’s 1 April letter
Considerations for practices in England around staying open during the COVID-19 pandemic
Guidance for practice owners