In Focus: Maximum respect for all

The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has launched a new campaign against racism and other forms of discrimination in optics in response to the findings of a survey on equality, diversity and inclusion.

The survey, in which 1,105 AOP members took part, found that one in four optometrists have experienced or witnessed some form of abuse in the past two years.

With the 100% Respect campaign, the AOP has asked those working in optics to take a pledge to stand against all forms of discrimination and encourage colleagues to do the same in order to create inclusive workplaces.

Alongside the pledge, business and franchise owners could further demonstrate their commitment by signing up to the AOP’s leaders’ commitments to inclusion, which were designed to foster healthy and safe practice environments.