The General Optical Council has confirmed the process to be followed by optometrists from countries outside the European Economic Area

GOC suggests transition period in 2019, with practitioners required to complete 12 points across the year

New education standards may “overarch” current requirements from September this year

“The need for the GOC to change is urgent,” chief executive, Vicky McDermott emphasises in reshuffle announcement

The AOP and the College of Optometrists have had their say on a review into gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare

Director of strategy at the General Optical Council, Alistair Bridge, tackles the thorny questions of regulating contact lens sales

Professor John Sparrow discusses how patient reported outcome measures can help practitioners manage cataracts

The Advertising Standards Authority has rejected eight complaints contending the ad was offensive and likely to cause harm to children

OT  speaks to Scottish optometrist Kevin Wallace, and chair of Optometry Wales, Andrew Riley, about what it means to practise in different areas of the UK

The GOC’s Natalie Heppenstall explains why the regulator’s new business standards should be designed to improve clinical governance at a time when many organisations are keen to provide enhanced clinical services