Optical organisations
The latest news from leading optical organisations across the sector
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GOC analysis highlights that while risk within the optical professions is low compared to other healthcare professions, it could increase in the future
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WHO stats shine a light on global visual impairment prevalence
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Eye health lessons will be delivered in schools and a mobile eye care unit will provide sight tests in Birmingham
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Public perceptions research from the GOC reveals common sources of patient discomfort about visiting an optometrist
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While the sight test fee remains frozen, the WECS will rise by 1% in Wales
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A report released by Optometry Scotland has found positive financial and health benefits following the 2006 GOS changes
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“There is no fair way this further freeze can be justified. The costs of providing NHS care have increased every bit as fast in optics as in other areas”
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The association has highlighted that the waiting times remain unacceptable
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OT finds out how Moorfields, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Essilor and WestGroupe are taking part in events to support the awareness day
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The organisation has highlighted that 41,600 people were on the outpatient eye care waiting list in Ireland at the end of August