News and features

AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, identified the possibilities for “exciting new clinical opportunities” for optometry, but also highlighted areas of the plans to monitor closely

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

OT  speaks to law firm Brown Rudnick about the Financial Conduct Authority’s test case and what it means for policy holders

Despite government guidance, the AOP has emphasised that optometrists should still feel confident insisting patients wear masks unless they’re legally exempt

OT  speaks a trio of optical professionals about the current legislation for vision and driving as they share their views on raising awareness of regular sight tests, spare pairs of spectacles and if the law should change

Locum optometrists and practices that employ locums will be affected by tax changes that take effect in April 2020

A High Court judgement called the arrangements a “parody of the electoral process”

An update on the Gender Pay Gap in Medicine Review has shed light on pay disparities within the NHS

AOP solicitor, Jenny Cummin, delves into the origins of public protection within healthcare