Clinical and regulatory
News on the latest clinical and regulatory developments impacting the UK optical sector
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An at-a-glance summary of recent fitness to practise decisions published by the optical regulator
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The Professional Standards Authority, which oversees 10 regulators including the GOC, is reviewing whether its performance review process is fit for purpose
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Optometrists are invited to have their say on new draft guidance that aims to support registrants to speak up about patient and public safety concerns
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A practitioner whose gross negligence manslaughter conviction was quashed in 2017 has been suspended by the General Optical Council
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A GOC fitness to practise committee has released its decision on the facts of the case following closing arguments from advocates on each side
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Seven consultant ophthalmologists at Spire Healthcare’s Regency Hospital in Macclesfield agreed to fix fees for initial private consultations
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Optometrist Honey Rose will appear before the General Optical Council in July
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The multinational technology company removed several listings of adjustable focus spectacles following contact by the General Optical Council
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Regulator highlights optometrists may need to use CE-marked lissamine green within their practice in line with a patient’s best interests