30 November 2020

Thank you for supporting patients throughout the pandemic

COVID-19

Optical bodies have grouped together to recognise the efforts of the optical profession to provide the best possible care for patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

We would like to thank our members and the wider profession for their hard work and continuing commitment to patient care throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the letter we have signed, along with six other organisations here.

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