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Optometry bodies say funding uncertainty on GOC education plans threatens patient safety and public confidence

Joint statement from the Association of Optometrists, College of Optometrists and the Optometry Schools Council
- 01 Oct 2020
Education GOC
AOP publishes guidance on the GOC's new Business Standards

Advice on how members can meet the GOC's Business Standards
- 02 Oct 2019
GOC AOP member advice AOP member benefit Practice owners
AOP responds to the GOC's change of plan on the CET review

As the GOC confirms that major changes to CET will now be delayed until 2022 the AOP warns the regulator that it must raise its game on planning and delivery
- 14 Nov 2018
GOC CET
On the record: team under pressure – AOP launches new legal film

A new legal drama film which better equips members working in busy, time-pressured optical practices
- 04 Dec 2017
GOC Professional conduct Sight test AOP member advice Practice owners
AOP warns novelty lens wearers this Halloween

One in 10 optometrists see patients with eye problems after wearing novelty lenses
- 19 Oct 2017
Contact lenses Patients Campaign GOC
Verdict announced on Honey Rose appeal case

Ms Rose has been successful in her appeal
- 31 Jul 2017
GOC Professional conduct Media
Honey Rose sentence hearing

AOP media statement
- 26 Aug 2016
GOC Professional conduct
Regina v Honey Rose: AOP media statement

Honey Rose found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter
- 15 Jul 2016
GOC Professional conduct Media
Case against Honey Rose

AOP media statement on the case against Honey Rose
- 04 Jul 2016
GOC Professional conduct Media
On the record: a complaint has been made - new AOP legal drama launched

A new legal drama film which aims to better inform members of the legal risks of running and working in a busy optical practice
- 01 Jul 2016
GOC Professional conduct Sight test Practice owners

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