Clinical and regulatory
News on the latest clinical and regulatory developments impacting the UK optical sector
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A review of gross negligence manslaughter cases in healthcare has removed the optical regulator’s power to ask for reflective material
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The General Optical Council’s chair, Gareth Hadley, tells OT why preparing optometrists for an ever-evolving healthcare landscape is a public protection issue
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Optometrist Mike Killpartrick and MP Wera Hobhouse are among campaigners calling for an overhaul of driving regulations
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A Slough practitioner dropped a lens on his patient’s lap before saying “there couldn’t have been a better place” for it to fall
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CooperVision president Daniel McBride reflects on how optometrists can thrive in business today
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The GOC updated on its Love your lenses campaign, received a presentation on the OCCS’ annual report and approved new fitness to practise criteria at its July meeting
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An optometrist and three lay members have joined the impartial and independent panel
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Ulster University Professor Roger Anderson (pictured) is the only optometrist on an expert panel that advises the DVLA on visual issues. He speaks with OT about his role
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A London-based student has received an erasure order from the General Optical Council