Government and regulation

A woman uses a calculator in front of a laptop

OFNC provides update on GOS fees and CPD grant

The negotiating body for the optical sector has explained that the announcement of the 2025–2026 fees is delayed while further analysis is conducted

Government and regulation

14 Nov

In the foreground is a piece of optical equipment. In the background, an optometrist checks the eyes of a patient

Details revealed for Wales sight test remuneration and fees

Government and regulation

14 Nov

A woman instills an eye drop in the eye of a boy

MHRA approves low-dose atropine eye drops for slowing myopia progression

Government and regulation

13 Nov

A close up on a car wingmirror reflecting headlights at night

Turning the spotlight on headlight glare

Government and regulation

13 Nov 6 min read

Head and shoulders shots of Andy Barry and Anouschka Elliott, new RNIB trustees

Two new trustees join RNIB

Government and regulation

12 Nov

A cartoon with a yellow lightbulb and ideas popping off all around it

In focus

Seven insights from the 2025 political party conference season

Government and regulation

12 Nov 9 min read

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How RNIB is utilising big business to bolster its accessibility agenda with Government

Government and regulation

17 Oct 6 min read

An eye care professional smiles to the camera as he prepares to complete a slit lamp examination of a patient, who is resting their face in the chin rest. Around them are posters indicating eye health and anatomy

Mapping the profession across Europe

Government and regulation

16 Oct

Cartoon woman on a yellow background stands in front of an open doorway signifying opportunity

OT asks...

What is the one policy change that would most benefit the optical profession?

Government and regulation

16 Oct 2

Two businesspeople shake hands

Wales contract negotiation sees 5% uplift for standard sight test

Government and regulation

16 Oct 1

Pictured is outgoing WCO outgoing president Dr Sandra Block (left) and incoming president Dr Cindy Tromans (right) with the WCO Presidential Medal.

Dr Cindy Tromans named WCO president

Government and regulation

07 Oct

Michael Ankomanyi wears a protective shield over one eye after undergoing cataract surgery

Report calls for governments to commit to eye health

Government and regulation

02 Oct

The full AOP and Progressive Britain panel are sat behind a table with a blue tablecloth

Political leadership on the 10-Year Health Plan’s shift from hospital to community is needed, AOP chief executive says

Government and regulation

02 Oct 7 min read

A boy has his eyes tested by an optometrist

Singaporean optical regulator warns practitioners against substituting myopia management lenses

Government and regulation

30 Sep

Ed Davey is stood up whilst being interviewed on stage at the conference

Eight insights from the Liberal Democrat conference

Government and regulation

25 Sep 8 min read

Two men holding a giant pair of yellow glasses

Value of community optometry highlighted at Stormont event

Government and regulation

25 Sep

Illustration of a figure moving the dial on a scale towards a red level

GOC workforce survey illustrates time and commercial pressures

Government and regulation

25 Sep 2

Sam Baird, Paula Beattie, Robbie Butler, Andy Allen

Northern Ireland to reinstate automatic access to free sight tests for most Universal Credit recipients

Government and regulation

22 Sep

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A spotlight on optometry at political party conferences

Government and regulation

18 Sep 5 min read 1

A laptop with a report on screen

WHO brief shares actions for accelerated uptake of digital solutions in healthcare

Government and regulation

18 Sep

A businessperson makes notes on a writing pad next to a laptop sitting on a desk

Regulator round-up: commercial pressures, FTP disparities and new optometry courses

Government and regulation

18 Sep 7 min read 1

Red eye, front view

Consultation into extending medicine responsibilities for optometrists launched by DHSC

Government and regulation

04 Sep 1

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FDA approves aceclidine eye drops for the treatment of presbyopia

Government and regulation

15 Aug 2

Young woman with brown hair reads from an Amsleer chart whilst being guided by a male optometrist

“Low risk” involved in separating out sight test components, GOC says

Government and regulation

14 Aug 2

An older woman receives a sight test

Major road safety shakeup could see mandatory sight tests for over 70s

Government and regulation

13 Aug 6 min read 1 1

Polling station sign on a sunny day with the Union Jack in the background

More needs to be done to ensure visually impaired people can vote, RNIB says

Government and regulation

02 Aug

Man in a suit makes notes on a clipboard next to a laptop

GOC releases four recommendations after consultation on regulation of optical businesses

Government and regulation

29 Jul 6 min read 1

A calculator and papers displaying graphs lie next to a laptop on a desk

Optometry Scotland accepts 4% GOS fee uplift

Government and regulation

28 Jul 1

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Sam Baird, Paula Beattie, Robbie Butler, Andy Allen

Northern Ireland to reinstate automatic access to free sight tests for most Universal Credit recipients

Government and regulation

22 Sep

A woman instills an eye drop in the eye of a boy

MHRA approves low-dose atropine eye drops for slowing myopia progression

Government and regulation

13 Nov

Red eye, front view

Consultation into extending medicine responsibilities for optometrists launched by DHSC

Government and regulation

04 Sep 1

Carina Hummel

25 years at Specsavers: from trainee dispensing optician to managing director of optics

Career development

08 Sep 10 min read

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EssilorLuxottica completes Optegra acquisition

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02 Oct

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Sam Baird, Paula Beattie, Robbie Butler, Andy Allen

Northern Ireland to reinstate automatic access to free sight tests for most Universal Credit recipients

Government and regulation

22 Sep

A woman instills an eye drop in the eye of a boy

MHRA approves low-dose atropine eye drops for slowing myopia progression

Government and regulation

13 Nov

Red eye, front view

Consultation into extending medicine responsibilities for optometrists launched by DHSC

Government and regulation

04 Sep 1

A businessperson makes notes on a writing pad next to a laptop sitting on a desk

Regulator round-up: commercial pressures, FTP disparities and new optometry courses

Government and regulation

18 Sep 7 min read 1

A boy has his eyes tested by an optometrist

Singaporean optical regulator warns practitioners against substituting myopia management lenses

Government and regulation

30 Sep

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A woman instills an eye drop in the eye of a boy

MHRA approves low-dose atropine eye drops for slowing myopia progression

Government and regulation

13 Nov

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An improved vision test for toddlers

Research

05 Nov

100% Optical

Two people look through a table of frames at an exhibition stand

Exhibitor list released for 100% Optical 2026

Products

03 Nov

MP Shockat Adam sits down whilst having a eye examination at a Vision Care clinic

Optometrist turned MP visits Vision Care clinic on World Homeless Day

Patients

06 Nov