New data reveals that patients who received cataract surgery in 2021 had waited an average of nine months or more

The survey revealed that although most people fear losing their sight, many are not prioritising preventative action

The AOP has encouraged members to take part in a DHSC consultation which asks whether its provision of PPE to health care providers should be extended

Following calls from optical sector bodies, frontline NHS general ophthalmic contractors and patient-facing staff are eligible for a flu vaccine

The College of Optometrists has confirmed that changes to infection prevention and control within hospitals do not apply within primary care

The purpose-built facility will provide eye care for the community and support the training of students on the optometry Master's and undergraduate ophthalmic dispensing course

The Glasses in Classes scheme, which funds two free pairs of spectacles for children, will be rolled out to five disadvantaged areas of the country

With the Government announcing its plans for the months ahead, the AOP has emphasised that community eye care can help reduce the pressure on the NHS

As part of the OFNC, the AOP has highlighted that “it is essential that optometry has a place at the table”

The AOP has highlighted that the consultation on proposals to require frontline health workers in England to have COVID-19 and flu vaccines “must include optometry”