Review highlights future education needs

A summary of responses to the General Optical Council’s Education Strategic Review has shown broad consensus across the sector that the system of optical education and training was in need of change.

The GOC said there was an expectation among stakeholders that the ageing population with multiple and more complex needs would lead to increased demand for eye care provided in the community, including in domiciliary settings.

The GOC also learned that stakeholders expect future graduating optometrists to have a greater understanding of wider patient health needs, be equipped to work in multi-disciplinary settings and have a good understanding of clinical governance.