College of Optometrists

NLH Eyes & Vision Specialist Library Glaucoma Annual Evidence Update

24 November 2008

The NLH Eyes & Vision Specialist Library is presenting the 2008 Annual Evidence Update on Glaucoma from 24 to 30 November.

GOC registration fees go up for first time in four years

21 November 2008

GOC registration fees go up for first time in four years

GOC announces Dr Geoffrey Harris as new chair

21 November 2008

The Appointments Commission has appointed Dr Geoffrey Harris as the new chair of the General Optical Council (GOC). He replaces Rosie Varley who retires at the end of December after ten years in the role.

NLH Eyes & Vision Specialist Library 3rd Birthday

4 November 2008

This month the NLH Eyes & Vision Specialist Library (EVSL) celebrates its 3rd birthday.

RNIB & Action for Blind People Join Forces

27 October 2008

AOP & FODO announce new joint committees

27 October 2008

New Web-based Model Paves the Way for Commissioning Local Eye Care Services

9 October 2008

A new National Eye Health Epidemiological Model (NEHEM) will, for the first time, make data on the prevalence of four common eye conditions freely available

Aston University Ophthalmic Doctorate

8 September 2008

Optical regulator wins case against illegal online contact lens sales

5 September 2008

An Internet retailer was today ordered to pay over £60,000 as the General Optical Council (GOC) successfully concluded a criminal prosecution for illegal sales of contact lenses.

Recruitment for new GOC chair and members gets underway

2 September 2008

A campaign to recruit a new lay chair of the General Optical Council (GOC) and 11 Council members has been launched. The process is being independently managed by the Appointments Commission.