Optical organisations

The latest news from leading optical organisations across the sector

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Managing and referring anterior eye conditions on the High Street

Specsavers optometrist, Magdalena Jamroz, took attendees through anterior eye scenarios that they might encounter in practice during her 100% Optical peer review

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How optometrists can support their homeless patients

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“Make sure you are standing on solid foundations”

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100% Optical reviewed: “A huge success”

OT looks back at the 10th anniversary optical show, reflecting on the key topics, new launches, and exhibitor reflections from the event

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Nine fights for a better optometry world

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Optometry Scotland working group established to explore need for OCT services

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Using optometry to prevent avoidable sight loss

GOC seeks new lay members for council

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EssilorLuxottica and World Council of Optometry partner for presbyopia

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New chief executive appointed at Optometry Wales

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Long reads

How optometrists can support their homeless patients
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“Make sure you are standing on solid foundations”
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100% Optical reviewed: “A huge success”
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How dispensing opticians should handle myopia management conversations

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11 insights on locuming in 2024

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World Optometry Week 2024: “The need for eye care is universal, access is not”

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World Council of Optometry introduces Competency Framework

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GOC launches 2024 Workforce and Perceptions Survey

Registrants who complete the survey will be entered into a draw to win a £250 gift card, the GOC said

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World Optometry Week begins

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GOC appoints Dr Hema Radhakrishnan to Council

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GOC retains Nockolds Solicitors as OCCS provider

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Glaucoma in the spotlight on the 100% Optical stage

The painting of bathers alongside a river is blurred at the edges to highlight what a person living with mild glaucoma would see

Iconic paintings blurred to highlight life with glaucoma

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OFNC “unable to accept offer” for 2024–2025 fees and grants

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100% Optical 2024: “A show to remember”