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“It drives directly at the core of who we are as individuals”

An optometrist has spoken of the importance of calling out Islamophobia after a series of far-right riots and counter protests in the UK

Health services

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AOP responds to GOC’s draft five-year strategy

Optical organisations

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Practice team digest

What practice teams can learn from complaint trends

Optical organisations

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AOP condemns violence and intimidation in wake of far-right rallies

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GOC research uncovers inequalities in eye care experience

Clinical and regulatory 1

Seven insights from the General Optical Council

7 min read

Clinical and regulatory

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Four insights from the GOC

7 min read

Clinical and regulatory

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GOC retains Nockolds Solicitors as OCCS provider

Optical organisations

GOC sustains gains in fitness to practise timeliness

Clinical and regulatory

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“Always look at the photographs”

GOC consultation on revised Standards of Practice opens

Clinical and regulatory

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Spotlight on statutory notices

5 min read

Clinical and regulatory

Long wait

The long wait

8 min read

Clinical and regulatory

GOC discusses proposed revisions to standards

Clinical and regulatory

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AOP addresses member concerns regarding GOC e-service plans

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College of Optometrists publishes updated guidance

Clinical and regulatory

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The cover story

Great expectations

17 min read

Clinical and regulatory

AOP gavel

AOP Council meeting

Remote refraction in the spotlight at AOP Council

5 min read

Optical organisations 2

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Australian doctor suspended after racist email to ophthalmologist

Clinical and regulatory 1

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Optical bodies commit to “zero-tolerance” approach to bullying, harassment and discrimination

Optical organisations

Three insights from the GOC

6 min read

Clinical and regulatory

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Man experiences temporary blindness after GP misses signs of stroke

Health services 1

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The cover story

How to fail successfully

18 min read

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