Optical organisations

Universities have suspended face-to-face teaching, whilst the College of Optometrists is stopping assessment activity on the Scheme for Registration

A gender split that sees more women train and qualify as optometrists continues, according to the latest Scheme for Registration report

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

Pre-reg optometrist, Angeline Ting, explains how her mentor guided her through the Johnson & Johnson Institute Success Through Education Programme

OT  explores how universities have developed their course offering by responding to changes in the profession and how they are preparing students for future practise

University of Manchester academics share their views on the GOC's latest ESR consultation findings

The General Optical Council has published findings from its consultation on the future of optical education

A two-day course was hosted by the hospital’s senior optometrists, who shared tips and techniques for pre-regs preparing for their Stage 2 visits

A report from the College of Optometrists shares a range of findings from an analysis of its Scheme to Registration data

The education body reported a pass rate of 70%