Study finds that failing to care for ageing eyes has major impact on physical and emotional well-being of older people.
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On 22 November, the General Optical Council (GOC) met in Scotland for the first time in its 49 year history.
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The new GOS (Scotland) in practice. 2 December 2007
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The General Optical Council (GOC) has today launched its new website as part of its mission to promote good eye care and protect the public.
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The General Optical Council (GOC) removed a total of 288 student optometrists and dispensing opticians from its registers today.
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The Local Optometric Committee Support Unit (LOC Support) has appointed a new Head of Unit.
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The General Optical Council (GOC) welcomed today’s announcement from the Department of Health that optometrists will be able to train to prescribe medicines independently.
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Complaints against opticians have fallen to their lowest number for three years.
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The General Optical Council (GOC) today sent letters to student registrants who have failed to apply for retention of their registration for the year beginning 1 September.
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