The General Optical Council (GOC) has presented a draft response to its call for evidence on the need for change to the Opticians Act (1989) and the consultation on associated GOC policies to its Council.

Members have been invited to have their say on the Guidance for Professional Practice - updated once every three years.

We are saddened to read reports that hundreds of patients have lost their sight completely, or had it irreparably damaged because of NHS backlogs in England.

Clinical Files: Is it acceptable to turn away a child for a sight test if you don't feel you have the experience or right equipment?

A message from Leon Davies, College President - Winter 2023.

The clinical figures that count - Winter 2023

Eye health issues that are making the news - Winter 2023.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology - Winter 2023.

The College’s Clinical Editor, Jane Veys MCOptom, on the value of curiosity in the clinical world.

The effort, cost and logistics of managing treatment for eye conditions can have a big impact on patients’ quality of life. What can be done to minimise their treatment burden?

Is increased screen time causing visual and eye health problems in children? Helen Gilbert reports.

Brush up your knowledge on one of the most remarkable parts of the eye. Kimi Chaddah explores the cornea’s anatomy, its capacity for healing, and promising research avenues in corneal innervation.