Coronavirus

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

The latest GOS statistics reveal a 34% decrease in the number of sight tests performed compared to the previous year

Pre-registration optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Emily Mather, on finding a supportive community in her first four months

The General Optical Council agreed to extend the changes for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 academic years

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

Optometrists urge HSE to provide more care in the community as 40,000 patients wait for outpatient eye care

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

How virtual consultations have won the support of patients and allied healthcare professionals – and why the change in approach and extended scope of practice for optometry should stay post-pandemic