''Optometry Today'' is a
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, published bimonthly by the
Association of Optometrists
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) is the leading representative membership organisation for optometrists in the United Kingdom.
It supports over 82% of practising optometrists (members) to fulfil their professional roles to protect the natio ...
in the United Kingdom.
The magazine's content regularly includes; news and features about scientific and technological developments in the optical sector, changes to legislation affecting optometrists and optical professionals, developments in the optical business and retail environment, new product and equipment launches, and reviews.
The printed publication and website also include
General Optical Council
The General Optical Council (GOC) is an organisation in the United Kingdom which maintains a register of opticians and regulates the services provided by dispensing opticians and optometrists. The stated function of the GOC is "''to protect the pu ...
accredited Continuing Professional and Development articles with linked assessments, which UK optical professionals are required to undertake to maintain their professionally registered status with the
General Optical Council
The General Optical Council (GOC) is an organisation in the United Kingdom which maintains a register of opticians and regulates the services provided by dispensing opticians and optometrists. The stated function of the GOC is "''to protect the pu ...
.
Subscription to the magazine is included as part of the membership of the
Association of Optometrists
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) is the leading representative membership organisation for optometrists in the United Kingdom.
It supports over 82% of practising optometrists (members) to fulfil their professional roles to protect the natio ...
.
History
The publication was established in 1961 as ''The Ophthalmic Optician''.
Following the move of academic institutions to adopt the term '
optometry
Optometry is a specialized health care profession that involves examining the eyes and related structures for defects or abnormalities. Optometrists are health care professionals who typically provide comprehensive primary eye care.
In the Un ...
' (in place of 'ophthalmic optics') during the late 1970s and 1980s the magazine was renamed ''Optometry Today in 1985.
Awards
In 2016, the magazine won the 'Best Professional Association or Royal College magazine' accolade at the Memcom Awards.
References
External links
*{{Official website, http://www.aop.org.uk/ot
Eye care in the United Kingdom
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