ESR decision delayed, CET changes, and the regulator sees a spike in registration enquiries from Hong Kong optometrists

A practitioner whose gross negligence manslaughter conviction was quashed in 2017 has been suspended by the General Optical Council

How should the education and training of optometrists evolve to future-proof the profession? OT  asked optometrists from different modes of practice to share their thoughts

The AOP has published its response to the GOC’s consultation on proposals for the future of optometry education, along with the findings of member surveys on experiences of pre-registration supervision

Members are told to contact the association if practices do not take appropriate steps to address concerns

The consultation seeks feedback on the GOC’s existing COVID-19 statements and how these should apply in different phases of the pandemic

In a rapidly changing sector, the GOC’s Education Strategic Review consultation is an important next step, explains the regulator’s director of education, Leonie Milliner

The AOP, College and Optometry Schools Council emphasise that the GOC must ensure that an overhaul of education is financially viable

GOC director of education, Leonie Milliner, will provide an overview of planned changes to education and how optical professionals can have their say

The changes will be applicable to the next undergraduate academic cohort, and to this year’s incoming Scheme for Registration trainees