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AOP policy director, Tony Stafford, discusses what is involved in the Education Strategic Review, why it is needed, and how members can share their views

The College of Optometrists confirmed last week that remote Stage One assessments for pre-registration optometrists could begin from Monday 27 July.

A GOC fitness to practise committee has released its decision on the facts of the case following closing arguments from advocates on each side

A traffic light system for eye care, Black Lives Matter and optics, common complaints, and temporary plans to adapt the Scheme for Registration

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