Professional support
Clinical and regulatory
GDPR overtakes Beyonce in Google search rankings
24 May 2018
The buzz over the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation rivals the Beyhive as Friday’s data protection deadline looms
Non-EEA optometrists must complete Scheme for Registration before practising in the UK
23 May 2018
The General Optical Council has confirmed the process to be followed by optometrists from countries outside the European Economic Area
CET changes could take effect from 2020
23 May 2018
GOC suggests transition period in 2019, with practitioners required to complete 12 points across the year
AOP
AOP Awards return: nominations open
23 May 2018
The winners of the 2018 AOP Awards share what the Awards means to them and encourage individuals and organisations to consider putting themselves forward
100% Optical expands equipment hub
23 May 2018
New exhibitors include Mainline Instruments and Diopsys as equipment area increases
Building the brand
21 May 2018
Henrietta Alderman explains the AOP’s commitment to increasing the public’s understanding of eye health and, critically, the role of the optometrist
Health services
Newmedica opens fourth clinic
24 May 2018
The Leeds site is part of a national rollout of eye health clinics and surgical centres that accept referrals from optometrists
Eye care services brought into the community in Manchester
23 May 2018
Services for patients with retinal conditions aim to reduce waiting times and offer appointments in more convenient locations
New Canadian guidelines recommend against vision screening for over 65s
22 May 2018
A task force found no evidence of benefit from screening for visual impairment among older adults in primary care
Optical organisations
Opti announces expansion
24 May 2018
Two new halls will be added in 2019, expanding the show into six halls for the first time
Myopia management for ECPs
23 May 2018
BHVI-developed course will be available for practitioners to take part in globally
Muslims warned not to stop taking eye drops during Ramadan
14 May 2018
The IGA has issued the call ahead of the month of fasting which begins next Tuesday