Clinical and regulatory

Primary care practitioners could be advised against prescribing lutein and antioxidants to new patients

An optometrist’s overturned conviction for gross negligence manslaughter will not be considered by the Supreme Court

The GOC’s chief executive, Vicky McDermott, tells OT  working with registrants is more effective than “standing in the corner being the police”

OT  poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we look at customer complaints

OT  poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we look at what the role of being an expert witness involves for optometrists

High levels of public confidence in the optical professions reflects that the vast majority of practitioners continue to deliver excellent care to their patients, writes the GOC’s Safia Iman

This audit is the first of a two-part report exploring the prescribing habits of practitioners providing the Low Vision Service Wales from April 2012-March 2013

Eye surgeons have urged caution using the toy guns after three patients attended Moorfields Eye Hospital with serious eye injuries

A new draft policy would allow certain fitness to practise cases to be processed without a contested hearing

Variations in understanding how to obtain valid consent has meant that setting down guidance has been a challenge, writes the GOC’s Marcus Dye