Ryan O'Hare

The General Optical Council has launched a consultation around a voluntary code of practice for online contact lens suppliers as part of its strategy for tackling illegal practice

Optical regulator passes its revised professional standards for optometrists, dispensing opticians and students

An assessment by the Professional Standards Authority shows the optical regulator failed to meet standards for FTP, accuracy of its registers and data security

Optometrists and dispensing opticians urged to apply for council’s new registrant member position

GOC report finds a positive perception of opticians among the public, but more needs to be done to strengthen the association with wider eye health issues

A full agenda at this week’s meeting of the General Optical Council provided updates on the ongoing standards review, the public view of optics and the regulators upcoming office move

Regulator launches consultation around strategic standards review, which will replace the regulators current code of conduct