What does 2021 have in store? And how will the profession respond? OT  asked some of the AOP’s new Council intake for their reflections, goals and concerns

AOP Councillors discussed how the GOC can improve its handling of illegal practice at the latest Council meeting

Developed in partnership with CooperVision, the survey aims to understand the changes optometrists have seen in practice and their business priorities going forwards

Sarah Melzack, project manager of the AOP Peer Support Line, and Leah Boyle, OT ’s web content and social media executive discuss recent projects and how their teams have been supporting members

OT  and the AOP have produced a number of resources focused on supporting and upskilling the whole practice team

The AOP’s Strategy for Optometry aims to highlight the key role optometry plays as part of the NHS and showcase where the profession can further relieve pressure on the health service

AOP chair, Mike George, on reducing AOP fees during the pandemic, responding to evolving professional pressures, and changing Council to reflect a diverse membership

The AOP will host its 2021 AGM via Zoom on 9 June

Adam Sampson will join the Association of Optometrists from 14 June

The programme includes seven CET-accredited sessions covering topics including myopia, intracranial tumours, dry eye and more