Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing

College published 5-year Strategy Plan 2025 to 2030
The College of Optometrists has set out a new Strategic Plan 2025-30
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GOC seeks to appoint three new members to Advisory Panel
The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 9 November 2025.
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GOC suspends Bradford based optometrist from register
The GOC has decided to suspend an optometrist based in Bradford, from its register for 12 months.
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GOC erases Salford based optometrist from register
GOC, has decided to erase an optometrist based in Salford, England, from its register.
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World Council of Optometry Installs New President
Dr. Cindy Tromans is now President of the World Council of Optometry
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NHS Scotland Ophthalmic workload statistics
2.44 million eye examinations were undertaken in Scotland,
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The College of Optometrists responds to the GOC’s 2025 Workforce Perceptions and Survey Findings
Too many practitioners are working in environments where professional standards are difficult to uphold
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GOC research reveals impacts of commercial pressures on optical professionals and launches thematic review
This year’s research highlights the continuing challenges that registrants face in daily clinical practice
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Standing by to deliver the 10 Year Health Plan
Develop national commissioning frameworks for all enhanced eye care services
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How community optometry reduces pressures on NHS
It is possible to cut hospital eye visits by around 50%, potentially freeing up 300,000 hospital eye appointments
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