ABDO and the College of Optometrists have issued advice to practices
Practices should continue to operate in the amber phase and maintain high infection control standards this summer, according to the Association of British Dispensing Opticians and the College of Optometrists.
The advice was issued after lockdown restrictions lifted in parts of the UK and should be followed alongside national eye care procedures and the GOC’s supporting statements.
Measures included social distancing, hand washing, surface disinfection, patient triage and maintenance of good ventilation.
All staff should wear a face mask and follow the correct use of personal protective equipment, while patients were recommended to wear a face covering while at the practice.