Visus writes: Getting education in order

At the last GOC meeting the principal item on the table was the forthcoming education review and an approach based on a call for evidence to be submitted. In paraphrased words of Gareth Hadley ‘this is not a “nice to have” it is fundamental to the profession’. In this context it’s vital the GOC’s unique role is not forgotten. Many optometrists and dispensing opticians ask ‘what has the GOC ever done for us’ and before thinking of Brian and the Romans it should be remembered that, despite the ignorant wailings of Lord Newby, the GOC’s sole role is ‘protection of the public’.