30 November 2020

Thank you for supporting patients throughout the pandemic

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.

Related further reading

The College’s Clinical Editor on renewed excitement and optimism in the profession.

Becky McCall asks how shifts in working practices caused by the COVID-19 pandemic might change the ophthalmic services workforce.

This study investigates the opinions of contact lens practitioners at the end of lockdown about the changes they implemented.