Position statements
Our pages on sight test fees, children’s eye care and CPD grants highlight our position on the issues that affect you
Policy
Our lobbying and policy work shapes the optical sector on behalf of members. Through our positions and consultation responses, we influence the government, media and public opinion, raising the issues that matter to optometrists and improve patient care
Policy briefings
Summarising key policy updates and what they mean for members
Consultations
We respond to consultations from government, regulators and healthcare bodies, to explain our members’ views and influence new policy and guidance affecting the optical sector
AOP policy manifesto
The AOP fights for change in the interests of our members, their patients and the public
GOC’s call for evidence on the Opticians Act
The GOC’s call for evidence on the Opticians Act could eventually result in some of the most significant changes to regulations for the optical sector in years
Visionary change in eye health
We are outlining three core priorities that are needed to fast-track the transformation of eye care for patients
Lobbying
Our guide to lobbying your MP and raising the profile of optometry
Representing members' interests
We represent your interests at a local and national level
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Brexit and optics
This page covers some optics-related questions and answers that our members may be thinking about as the UK leaves the EU
Research for the profession
Assessing the impact of technology on the optical sector
The term sight test
Why the AOP uses the term sight test in its public-facing communications
Featured
The truth about false positive referrals
The low prevalence of common eye diseases can lead to high levels of ‘false positive’ referrals to hospitals