Clinical and regulatory
News on the latest clinical and regulatory developments impacting the UK optical sector
-
The General Optical Council (GOC) has launched a call for evidence on the need to overhaul the Opticians Act and a consultation on associated GOC policies
-
Practices will be able to deliver care through the next phase of Government restrictions, prioritised on the basis of clinical need and ensuring PPE and infection control processes are in place
-
The fee remains unchanged for a fifth consecutive year
-
Optometrists must use their professional judgement to decide whether a sight test or contact lens fit is necessary in order to supply spectacles or contact lenses
-
The latest statistics from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency show that there are 336 centenarians with driving licences in Great Britain
-
The road safety charity has highlighted the benefits of a detailed eye examination in line with licence renewal every 10 years
-
OT investigates the crucial role that optometrists can play in keeping UK roads safe
-
The Road Safety Statement 2019 highlights that the UK has the third lowest number of road deaths per capita in Europe, behind Sweden and Norway
-
-
Amendments to General Ophthalmic Services in Scotland will come into force on 1 October