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100% Optical

A handful of people are seated at a circle table in an event, each wearing glowing green earphones. A microphone is handed to one delegate

100% Optical 2027: first look at CPD programme

The first phase of the education programme has been revealed for 100% Optical 2027, with topics including artificial intelligence, OCT, and managing red eye

AOP

2 days ago

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Learnings for the whole practice team

AOP

08 Oct

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On the ground at the AOP

An AOP explainer on... mobilising members

AOP

02 Oct 3 mins

Selina interviewing

OT on the go

Our movements over the past 60 days

AOP

02 Oct

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The CEO’s view

Adam Sampson: “These issues are not going away”

AOP

02 Oct 4 mins

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A final thought

Catherine McGuckin: “Flexibility means working in an environment that supports my career, learning, and professional development”

AOP

02 Oct 3 mins

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Five steps to dealing with... social media and online conduct

AOP

18 Sep 2

Kevin Thompson

Opinion

Adam Sampson: “At heart, Kevin was a change-maker”

AOP

17 Sep 4 mins

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AI Day 2026: Responsible AI use in eye care

AOP

16 Sep

100% Optical

A view of the Main Stage of 100% Optical from the crowd

Registration opens for 100% Optical 2027

AOP

10 Sep

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AOP on what the Mann review means for optometry

AOP

10 Sep

Kevin Thompson

Obituary: Kevin Thompson

AOP

03 Sep

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Five steps to dealing with... a patient complaint, part three

AOP

22 Aug

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Optometrists in training and newly-qualified optometrists join AOP Council

AOP

21 Aug 6 min read

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AOP survey seeks views on GOC proposals to update sight testing statement

AOP

18 Aug

A female optometrist performs a sight test with a slit lamp on a patient

AOP briefing unpacks GOC consultation on update to sight testing statement

AOP

13 Aug

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OT on the go

Our movements over the past 60 days

AOP

07 Aug

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A final thought

Sarah Lowry: “Extended pathways allow you to manage everyone who comes in”

AOP

07 Aug mins

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The CEO’s view

Adam Sampson: “A solution without a problem is no solution at all”

AOP

07 Aug 4 mins

A close up of an older woman receiving an eye test

On the ground at the AOP

An AOP explainer on... working towards low vision service commissioning

AOP

07 Aug 5 min read 4 mins

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In focus

Five factors shaping practice

AOP

06 Aug 10 min read

A professional woman is receiving an eye test from an optometrist

AOP: Four in five A&E visits for eye problems could be managed in community optometry

AOP

30 Jul 1

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Myopia management updates webinar recordings now live

AOP

23 Jul

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Response to GOC fee-setting consultation calls for transparent and proportionate structure

AOP

23 Jul

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AOP student reps for 2026–2027 named

AOP

16 Jul 5 min read

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Opinion

Adam Sampson: “There is a time when you have to stand your ground”

AOP

09 Jul 3 mins

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AOP releases dedicated student webinar series to watch on-demand

AOP

03 Jul

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Five steps to dealing with… a declined test

AOP

20 Jun 5 min read

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An older man stands looking out a window

Tadalafil use associated with higher risk of glaucoma

Research

18 Aug

Kevin Thompson

Obituary: Kevin Thompson

AOP

03 Sep

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Moorfields Eye Hospital surgeon gives tips on staying safe during the solar eclipse

Patients

10 Aug 1

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An optometrist saved my life

“I knew straightaway that this was something that needed to be seen urgently”

Patients

20 Aug 5 min read

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Kevin Thompson

Obituary: Kevin Thompson

AOP

03 Sep

A female optometrist performs a sight test with a slit lamp on a patient

AOP briefing unpacks GOC consultation on update to sight testing statement

AOP

13 Aug

100% Optical

A view of the Main Stage of 100% Optical from the crowd

Registration opens for 100% Optical 2027

AOP

10 Sep

A professional woman is receiving an eye test from an optometrist

AOP: Four in five A&E visits for eye problems could be managed in community optometry

AOP

30 Jul 1

Illustration of a speech bubble

Five steps to dealing with... a patient complaint, part three

AOP

22 Aug

Chosen for you

OT October/November 2026 edition pages

October/November 2026

The Flexibility matters edition

02 Oct

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Boots in £6.5 billion acquisition deal

On the High Street

08 Oct

James Brawn

From optometry to medicine and back

Practitioner stories

06 Oct

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Eye care everywhere

Assessing urgent eye conditions in Greater Manchester

On the High Street

01 Oct 8 min read