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Cataract Awareness Month
Cataracts are a clouding of the lens. They develop gradually, (in early stages there may not be noticeable changes in vision). Symptoms may include, but not limited to, blurry vision, sensitivity to light and halos.
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March 10th 2020
World Glaucoma Week 2020
Did you know that glaucoma accounts for between 9-12% of all causes of blindness and affects an estimated 2% of the world’s population?READ MORE -
March 3rd 2020
How Better Processes Can Lead to Better Outcomes
Processes are central to the functioning of many businesses across many industries. Indeed, it is almost impossible to think of a business scenario that is not based on a well-designed and well thought out processes.READ MORE -
February 27th 2020
National Eye Health Week 2020 Dates Announced
Last month saw the confirmation of both the dates and theme for National Eye Health Week 2020. Taking place between 21st-27th September, the initiative, led by the organiser Eye Health UK, will focus on what…READ MORE -
February 27th 2020
AOP Publishes Coronavirus Advice
Following the spread of the Coronavirus, the Association of Optometrists (AOP) has published advice for members on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In the statement, the AOP stressed that it is highly unlikely that patients who…READ MORE -
February 27th 2020
Is This One for OCCS or GOC?
For over a year, the OCCS’ CET team, led by Clinical Consultant Richard Edwards, has been holding sessions titled ‘De-Terrorising the GOC’. The peer group-based event focuses on a variety of issues based around if…READ MORE -
February 27th 2020
RNIB Educates MPs on Accessibility
In February, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) hosted a training session in parliament for MPs with the purpose of helping them to learn how to increase the accessibility of their services for…READ MORE -
February 25th 2020
GOC Guidance on Disclosing Confidential Information
Yesterday (24 February 2020) the General Optical Council (GOC) published its supplementary guidance relating to the disclosing of confidential information. The GOC has produced the guidance to help registrants in situations where they need to…READ MORE -
February 3rd 2020
CET and the OCCS
At the OCCS, in addition to assisting both optical professionals and the general public with mediation, we also offer further training to optical professionals through our extensive Continual Educational Training programmes.READ MORE -
February 3rd 2020
What to Expect When You Contact the OCCS
Contacting the OCCS in regards to a complaint has never been more easy or accessible. From our social media channels to email and a dedicated online complaint form, contacting our teams and raising a complaint…READ MORE -
February 3rd 2020
Why Mediation is More Important than Ever
Last year seems all but a distant memory as 2020 continues at a rapid pace, so in our latest blog we look to this year as the year where mediation may well be more important…READ MORE -
January 21st 2020
The OCCS at 100% Optical
Taking place at London’s ExCel Centre from 25th-27th of January, 100% Optical is the largest optical event in the UK.READ MORE -
January 2nd 2020
Insolvency of Opticians
Recently, we have seen a rise in enquiries relating to the insolvency of opticians. In order to best assist such enquiries, and due to the multitude of factors involved, we have created a useful guide…READ MORE