Optical organisations

A survey of 5000 optometrists and dispensing opticians has provided a snapshot of the optical workforce

Dr Scott Mundle, immediate past president of the World Council of Optometry, on the decision behind the resolution to make myopia management a standard of care and what comes next for practices

The event will focus on the theme of commercialising myopia management

Optical sector bodies reviewed conditions around self-isolation for frontline health and care staff, and OT  has heard how optometrists have been affected by the requirement

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

The Scottish optometrist has been appointed as a new registrant council member

For the second year running, OT  and Optocoach have partnered to offer an Instagram giveaway

Wolffsohn takes on the position from Professor Earl L Smith who retires from the role

Supported by a number of optical organisations, the event aims to increase awareness of, and engagement with, issues of sustainability within the sector

Held virtually for the first time, the event recorded almost 50,000 interactions across its platform