Consultations gave strong support for maintaining a joint approach
Forum discussions about the Opticians Act consultation have revealed strong support for maintaining a combined approach to refraction and the eye health check that formed a sight test.
Members of the Association of Optometrists (AOP) called for the current system to be upheld with reasons given such as protecting the public, the increased risk of missed pathology and maintaining high professional standards.
Carolyn Ruston, policy director at the AOP, said: ‘We are delighted to see such a high level of engagement from our members and it’s reassuring to see that feedback aligns with our emerging position to what is a really significant consultation for the profession.’