Clinical and regulatory
News on the latest clinical and regulatory developments impacting the UK optical sector
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The 2021 public perceptions research found that confidence in the profession remains high, also showing an increase in the numbers of people who would seek assistance from an optometrist in the first instance for eye issues
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The AOP has released new guidance for members in England, covering a range of topics including routine appointments and face masks
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A light therapy treatment for mild to moderate acne has been recalled due to eye health concerns
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The Care and Quality Commission has fined Bradford Teaching Hospitals £1250 for failing to apologise to a family within a reasonable period of time
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The buzz over the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation rivals the Beyhive as Friday’s data protection deadline looms
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Director of strategy at the General Optical Council, Alistair Bridge, tackles the thorny questions of regulating contact lens sales
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The Optical Confederation has released guidelines to help eye care practitioners prepare for a shakeup of the rules on data protection
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More than half of customers surveyed through GOC research think opticians are being told to sell unnecessary products and services
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OT poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we look at customer complaints