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The first edition, available now, focuses on the triage stage of the FtP process

With the end of term ‘travel window’ open, many students across the country are returning from university ahead of the festive season. OT  heard from students about their plans

ESR decision delayed, CET changes, and the regulator sees a spike in registration enquiries from Hong Kong optometrists

A practitioner whose gross negligence manslaughter conviction was quashed in 2017 has been suspended by the General Optical Council

The optical regulator has sanctioned a London-based practitioner with a one-year suspension order

How should the education and training of optometrists evolve to future-proof the profession? OT  asked optometrists from different modes of practice to share their thoughts

The AOP has published its response to the GOC’s consultation on proposals for the future of optometry education, along with the findings of member surveys on experiences of pre-registration supervision

Members are told to contact the association if practices do not take appropriate steps to address concerns

The consultation seeks feedback on the GOC’s existing COVID-19 statements and how these should apply in different phases of the pandemic

A Bradford-based practitioner has been suspended for three months after failing to carry out adequate sight tests and keep adequate records