Optical organisations

As England prepares for four weeks of restrictive measures, the College of Optometrists has recommended practices remain open to provide prioritised routine care along with urgent and essential services

The European Council of Optometry and Optics found that, while there are still areas to grow, “significant progress has been achieved” in developing the scope of optometry in countries across Europe

All practices will be able to remain open to provide services as part of the amber recovery phase guidance, Optometry Wales shared

A survey by the membership organisation has revealed inequalities in gender, age and race in optical settings in Britain

OptiCommerce is running six webinars, which aim to help optometry professionals ‘build a better online presence’

Event organisers have cancelled the 2021 show as a result of increasing uncertainty surrounding travel restrictions and infection rates

The eyewear show has been rescheduled for June, with event organisers hoping that summer will bring safer opportunities for travel, ensuring “peak” international attendance

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

The AOP, College and Optometry Schools Council emphasise that the GOC must ensure that an overhaul of education is financially viable

The optical show will be held from 8-10 May, after the Government announced that the restart date for exhibitions and conferences would be delayed