Optical organisations
The latest news from leading optical organisations across the sector
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In a rapidly changing sector, the GOC’s Education Strategic Review consultation is an important next step, explains the regulator’s director of education, Leonie Milliner
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The AOP, College and Optometry Schools Council emphasise that the GOC must ensure that an overhaul of education is financially viable
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The changes will be applicable to the next undergraduate academic cohort, and to this year’s incoming Scheme for Registration trainees
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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
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The College of Optometrists confirmed last week that remote Stage One assessments for pre-registration optometrists could begin from Monday 27 July.
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The Professional Standards Authority has responded to a petition calling for the optical regulator to be investigated
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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
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The regulator has provided an update on its position on delivering private eye care in response to confusion shared online
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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
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Optometrists are invited to submit their views through the GOC’s online consultation hub by 20 August