Regulator does not meet standards related to the timeliness of FTP cases and communication of FTP decisions

Vision Direct campaign “has the potential to impact the UK’s health infrastructure in the middle of a pandemic”

The AOP has outlined advice for when to offer an appointment during the COVID-19 outbreak

Optometrists must use their professional judgement to decide whether a sight test or contact lens fit is necessary in order to supply spectacles or contact lenses

The multinational technology company removed several listings of adjustable focus spectacles following contact by the General Optical Council

Regulator highlights optometrists may need to use CE-marked lissamine green within their practice in line with a patient’s best interests

The solicitors will remain as the chosen provider of the service that is funded by the GOC for at least the next three years

The latest meeting of the General Optical Council heard how progress is being made on reducing the optical regulator’s fitness to practise backlog

Screening questions for optical staff and practice posters are included in the latest resources

Move follows research that registrants lacked confidence to decide when to override confidentiality to ensure public protection