AOP

The programme will support the development of newly-qualified optometrist members by connecting them with professionally experienced AOP members

AOP chairman, Dr Julie-Anne Little, on the rapid innovation in telemedicine and tech, the impact of COVID-19 on the profession, and how independent prescribing is making its mark

AOP chief executive, Adam Sampson, on getting hooked on optics, and the winds of change blowing through the profession

AOP clinical and regulatory adviser, Roshni Kanabar, advises on how to deal with referral refusals

What does 2021 have in store? And how will the profession respond? OT  asked some of the AOP’s new Council intake for their reflections, goals and concerns

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

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

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