Coronavirus

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

The online event, held between 23–24 May, launched a new platform for the industry show that will continue to be built upon in the future

AOP chair, Mike George, on reducing AOP fees during the pandemic, responding to evolving professional pressures, and changing Council to reflect a diverse membership

Ahead of the virtual tradeshow this weekend (5-7 June) event organisers share the programme of events

The General Optical Council is committed to finding ways to be more agile and responsive in the face of adversity, explains Marcus Dye