Optical organisations

GOC interim director of education, Dr Subo Shanmuganathan, explores how the profession needs to be well equipped to carry out the roles that reflect patient demand

The most common complaints made against optical business registrants were shared at a GOC roundtable event

Public perceptions research from the GOC reveals common sources of patient discomfort about visiting an optometrist

GOC standards manager, Natalie Michaux, explores three areas for eye care practitioners to consider

The regulator has released a joint statement with other regulators that highlights the importance and benefits of reflective learning

Professor Bowman will take up the role on 1 September following the end of Selina Ullah’s GOC council term

Alistair Bridge on the GOC’s drive for eye care practitioners to review and improve how contact lens aftercare messages are delivered to patients

Respondents welcome flexibility and emphasis on practical experience in draft standards, while raising concerns about consistency

The GOC’s Dr Subo Shanmuganathan reiterates the need for registrants to stay equipped to respond to the demands of the changing healthcare sector

The optical regulator is calling for all eligible businesses to take advantage of the benefits that registration brings