Restricting myopia

The GOC’s call for evidence for the review of the Opticians Act closed on July 18 and the regulator is now analysing information collected. An update detailing a proposed schedule and a summary of review findings is scheduled for September.

Some of the professional bodies relevant to optics in the UK have published their full responses to the consultation. Due to the rising incidence of myopia worldwide, and the importance of treating the condition effectively in practice, Optician studied the published responses for mentions of myopia and its management.

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) submission to the GOC’s call for evidence made specific and extended reference to myopia. Responding to a question that asked what activities non-registrants should be restricted or prevented from doing, ABDO included a section on myopia management within its reply.