Professional support
Before the GOC in 2021
An at-a-glance summary of recent fitness to practise decisions published by the optical regulator
“This is an area that is changing constantly”
AOP Councillors discussed how the GOC can improve its handling of illegal practice at the latest Council meeting
Northern Ireland: GOS sight tests drop by a third during pandemic
The latest GOS statistics reveal a 34% decrease in the number of sight tests performed compared to the previous year
The contact lens journey
From communication tips to staff training, experts share their insight on making contact lenses an integral part of optical practice
The big questions
From sight test funding to mega mergers and the environmental impact of PPE, OT explores five issues facing the profession
Conundrums in practice
From the balance between selling and recommendation to tricky ethical and clinical issues, practice members share their tips
Managing complaints
Communication is key when it comes to addressing conflict in optical practice. Optometrist Richard Edwards highlights common complaints and his top tips
In this section
Long reads
5 min read
Optical organisations
18 min read
Health services
Conundrums in practice
From the balance between selling and recommendation to tricky ethical and clinical issues, practice members share their tips
7 min read
Optical organisations
5 min read
Health services