Optical organisations

Following the disruption and challenges brought by the COVID-19 outbreak, event organisers are preparing to safely bring the profession together

While grappling with the profound implications of coronavirus will take time, supporting registrants exercising professional judgement in the delivery of eye care is key, writes chief executive and registrar at the General Optical Council, Lesley Longstone

IMI launches campaign for country representatives to build global knowledge base with peers

The organisers of the optical fair reiterated their commitment to supporting and “reuniting” the industry

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Event organisers have established a Health and Safety Task Force to implement policies and best practice for the event in response to COVID-19

The regulator has provided an update on its position on delivering private eye care in response to confusion shared online

The Optical Confederation’s Domiciliary Eyecare Committee has produced guidance on meeting the eye care needs of vulnerable patients in the next stage of the pandemic

OFNC calls for clarity to enable practices to make arrangements to ensure the safety of their patients and staff

A video appearing to show a Specsavers employee explaining how the practice is delivering routine sight testing despite government restrictions has been met with criticism