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GOC publishes Brexit guidance for optometrists
The optical regulator has released answers to frequently asked questions about the impact of Britain leaving the European Union
AOP responds to Education Strategic Review consultation
The GOC’s draft Education Standards and Learning Outcomes provide for more flexibility in training optometrists but also pose risks, says the AOP
Workload worries
OT poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we look at stress in the workplace with head of employment in the AOP's the legal and regulatory team, Debbie Nathan
Avoiding being sued
The AOP’s clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, advises on how optometrists can take steps to avoid being sued
Health watchdog finds man’s eye removal was “avoidable”
A Cumberland Infirmary patient was treated with steroid drops for three months which may have exacerbated an undetected infection
Seema Kennedy becomes health minister
The MP visited an optical practice during National Eye Health Week 2018 before tweeting “get your eyesight checked because #EyeHealthMatters”
GOC encourages optical businesses to register
The optical regulator is calling for all eligible businesses to take advantage of the benefits that registration brings
392 practitioners removed from GOC register for falling short on CET requirements
Less than 2% of registrants were removed from the optical regulator’s register for not meeting continuing education and training requirements