Optical organisations

With National Eye Health Week underway, OT  finds out why the campaign is so important following the pandemic, and what plans lie ahead

With the campaign launching on 20 September, OT  reviews the key themes for the week and hears why practices should consider getting involved

A survey by the GMAC found only 25% of parents in the US had taken their child to an eye care professional since the beginning of the pandemic

The guidance supports the need for “robust” infection prevention and control measures for primary eye care services after 19 July, and addresses topics including social distancing and face masks

An increase to the GOS sight test fee remains a focus for the negotiating body

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

The research centre suggests that optometrists ask patients about symptoms and offer advice for alleviating dry eye symptoms when wearing a face mask

IMI launches campaign for country representatives to build global knowledge base with peers