General Optical Council

Optometrists and dispensing opticians must be registered with us to practise in the UK.

We publish registers of all optometrists, dispensing opticians, student opticians, and optical businesses who are qualified and fit to practise, train or carry on business.  You can read about the importance of checking your optician is registered in this booklet:
Check your optician is registered

This section contains information about the Opticians Registers, guidance on how to apply for registration, and much more.

Use the links on the right to find what you need. If you can’t see what you’re looking for, contact us