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Code of Ethics and Guidance for Professional Conduct

The College’s Code of Ethics and Guidance for Professional Conduct defines good optometric practice and the standards patients can expect. 

We are holding an extensive consultation on the guidance.  To find out more, click the link.  The guidance is available for online search, download or, if you are a member, it is in the Members’ handbook.

  1. Read the guidance

    Read the guidance

    Click here to search the guidance and download PDFs of individual sections.

  2. Updates to current guidance

    Updates to current guidance

    Download the most recent changes to the guidance.

  3. Guidance consultation

    Guidance consultation

    We are reviewing the Code of Ethics and Guidance for Professional Conduct and are consulting widely. Have your say.