General Optical Council

This section contains information about our four core functions.

Our purpose is to protect the public and promote good eye care. To achieve this we:

1. Set standards for optical education and training, performance and conduct.

2. Approve qualifications leading to registration.

3. Maintain a register of individuals who are qualified and fit to practise, train or carry on business as optometrists and dispensing opticians.

4. Investigate and act where a registrant’s fitness to practise, train, or carry on business is impaired.

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