Optical organisations

OT  hears from the organisers and exhibitors at 100% Optical 2022 about what it means to be back at the show

A collaboration across sector bodies, SPOKE, has completed its first project to produce indicative guidance supporting qualification providers in meeting the new standards

Amidst concerns around rising cases of the Omicron variant, and uncertainty regarding potential restrictions, event organisers have taken the decision to move the optical event to the spring

The final collection of CPD sessions has been launched for the education programme at 100% Optical in January

While a number of previously raised concerns have been addressed in the new requirements, the AOP committed to monitoring developments, sharing that “This does not mean our concerns about the ESR have all been resolved”

It is anticipated that most education providers would work towards admitting students to approved qualifications that meet the new standards from the 2023/24 or 2024/25 academic year

AOP policy director, Tony Stafford, discusses what is involved in the Education Strategic Review, why it is needed, and how members can share their views

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

OC releases guidance after the consumer regulator challenged whether customers know that the frames they try on are the ones they will ultimately purchase