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The Professional Standards Authority has responded to a petition calling for the optical regulator to be investigated

While grappling with the profound implications of coronavirus will take time, supporting registrants exercising professional judgement in the delivery of eye care is key, writes chief executive and registrar at the General Optical Council, Lesley Longstone

The regulator has provided an update on its position on delivering private eye care in response to confusion shared online

Optometrist Honey Rose will appear before the General Optical Council in July

A video appearing to show a Specsavers employee explaining how the practice is delivering routine sight testing despite government restrictions has been met with criticism

Optometrists are invited to submit their views through the GOC’s online consultation hub by 20 August

Regulator does not meet standards related to the timeliness of FTP cases and communication of FTP decisions

Vision Direct campaign “has the potential to impact the UK’s health infrastructure in the middle of a pandemic”

The AOP has outlined advice for when to offer an appointment during the COVID-19 outbreak

Optometrists must use their professional judgement to decide whether a sight test or contact lens fit is necessary in order to supply spectacles or contact lenses