Read our latest advice and guidance on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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
Download the AOP key worker letter for optical staff to produce as evidence they are key workers
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 advice for members in England as the country returns to Level 4. Updated 18 November 2020
Guidance on providing remote care for patients when a face-to-face appointment is not possible
The rollout of lateral COVID-19 tests
Frequently asked questions about eyecare in the next stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated 16 December 2020
Leaflets, posters and social media images
Guidance for employed and locum members, and practice owners and employers
AOP guidance for members returning to work following the coronavirus pandemic. Updated 29 September 2020
AOP advice to members returning to work after the coronavirus pandemic
Guidance from the OC's Domiciliary Eyecare Committee (DEC)
This COVID-19 example risk assessment should be carried out with your staff before you return to routine practice. Updated 10 July 2020
Guidance on the extended furlough scheme. Updated 28 January
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
Response to the Chancellor's announcement and template email for writing to your MP
Advice to members about providing sight tests during the coronavirus outbreak, and our editable remote consultation form
Downloadable IP referral form
Guidance on cleaning surfaces and equipment following patient contact
Commonly asked questions and answers about UV-C disinfection
In association with Optometry Today (OT)
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 to other professions
Guidance addressing the main questions relating to NHS England’s 26 October letter
Guidance, updated 18 April, addressing the main questions relating to NHS England’s 1 April letter
Guidance for practice owners
