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@OptometryToday@OptometryToday · Jul 15

The @RNIB and @The_AOP is encouraging practitioners to share experiences of providing low vision support. The RNIB’s survey will be used as evidence in a mapping exercise that will seek to end the ‘postcode lottery’ for low vision support. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/CUR150WpISO

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The AOP@The_AOP · Jul 17

Community optometrist, and AOP Council and Board member, Ankur Trivedi, highlights the value of community optometry in improving the nation’s eye health, discussing Gloucestershire's Community Ophthalmic Link which featured in the Government’s recent 10-Year-Plan for Health.

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The AOP@The_AOP · Jul 10

We’re pleased to see the @BBCNews highlight our #YouWontSeeItComing campaign on the postcode lottery in glaucoma care and the need for a national glaucoma pathway in England to ensure all patients have access to a sight-saving diagnosis. Read more:ow.ly/Qt9E50WmQbP

The_AOP's tweet card. Paul Tyler says he was "lucky" to live in an area with screening and is now treated in Gloucestershire.

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The AOP@The_AOP · Jul 9

Our Chief Executive, Adam Sampson, appeared on Radio 4’s In Touch to discuss the potential impact of the 10-Year Health Plan on eye care and its critical role in tackling waiting lists. Listen for more: ow.ly/J8hh50Wn3vN

The AOP@The_AOP · Jul 4

This week, we launched our #YouWontSeeItComing campaign, shedding light on the ‘silent’ progression of glaucoma which can cause patients to lose significant vision before noticing a problem. Watch the film and get involved in our campaign: ow.ly/8YUY50WhEUE

The_AOP's tweet image. This week, we launched our #YouWontSeeItComing campaign, shedding light on the ‘silent’ progression of glaucoma which can cause patients to lose significant vision before noticing a problem.

Watch the film and get involved in our campaign: ow.ly/8YUY50WhEUE

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The AOP@The_AOP · Jul 1

Great to see the @Independent highlight our #YouWontSeeItComing campaign. We’re calling on the Government to commit to a national glaucoma pathway for England, ensuring faster, more equal access to eye care across the UK. Learn more: ow.ly/zcBN50WiWvR

The_AOP's tweet image. Great to see the @Independent highlight our #YouWontSeeItComing campaign.

We’re calling on the Government to commit to a national glaucoma pathway for England, ensuring faster, more equal access to eye care across the UK.

Learn more: ow.ly/zcBN50WiWvR

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The AOP@The_AOP · Jun 30

We have launched our #YouWontSeeItComing campaign to highlight the importance of early glaucoma detection through regular sight tests. Watch for more from Paul as he shares his experience of early glaucoma diagnosis and treatment. ow.ly/xnJx50WhCSH

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@OptometryToday@OptometryToday · Jun 19

Sector bodies behind the bespoke quality assurance toolkit, Quality in Optometry (QiO), are calling on practitioners across England who use the service to take part in a survey >>> // @The_AOP ow.ly/ORLy50WcbOE

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The AOP@The_AOP · Jun 12

We welcome the additional funding for the NHS outlined in the Spending Review, but further investment in optometry is crucial to securing long-term sustainability and improvements to patient care and outcomes across the NHS. Learn more: ow.ly/l1yV50W8tp6

The_AOP's tweet image. We welcome the additional funding for the NHS outlined in the Spending Review, but further investment in optometry is crucial to securing long-term sustainability and improvements to patient care and outcomes across the NHS.

Learn more: ow.ly/l1yV50W8tp6

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The AOP@The_AOP · Jun 4

We welcome the new @RNIB report, 'The Value of Vision: Six Interventions to Improve Eye Care', which presents key recommendations for improving eye care services in England and preventing avoidable sight loss. Learn more: ow.ly/zHZM50W3ZIh

The_AOP's tweet image. We welcome the new @RNIB report, 'The Value of Vision: Six Interventions to Improve Eye Care', which presents key recommendations for improving eye care services in England and preventing avoidable sight loss.

Learn more: ow.ly/zHZM50W3ZIh

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RNIB@RNIB · Jun 3

We’re urging the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and each Integrated Care Board to adopt these interventions as part of a roadmap to make eye health fit for the future. Read more here: rnib.in/ValueOfVisionR… 10/10

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The AOP@The_AOP · Jun 2

Today, we had the pleasure of meeting with @Rosie_wrighting MP to discuss the significant impact that community eye care has on the nation's eye health and the greater role that optometry can play within a transformed, integrated primary care system.

The_AOP's tweet image. Today, we had the pleasure of meeting with @Rosie_wrighting MP to discuss the significant impact that community eye care has on the nation's eye health and the greater role that optometry can play within a transformed, integrated primary care system.

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The AOP@The_AOP · May 22

We were delighted to collaborate with fellow membership bodies and associations to exchange valuable ideas and insights, all centered on enhancing the support we provide to our members. Thank you to the team at Lloyd + Whyte for putting together and facilitating the session.

The_AOP's tweet image. We were delighted to collaborate with fellow membership bodies and associations to exchange valuable ideas and insights, all centered on enhancing the support we provide to our members.

Thank you to the team at Lloyd + Whyte for putting together and facilitating the session.

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The AOP@The_AOP · May 19

We have issued a joint letter with the @CollegeOptomUK to the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, urging the Government to introduce mandatory vision checks for drivers when they first apply for a licence and at every renewal. Learn more: ow.ly/JIbh50VUQ8u

The_AOP's tweet image. We have issued a joint letter with the @CollegeOptomUK to the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, urging the Government to introduce mandatory vision checks for drivers when they first apply for a licence and at every renewal.

Learn more: ow.ly/JIbh50VUQ8u

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The AOP@The_AOP · May 15

Our Chief Executive, Adam Sampson was delighted to meet with @lucydahlia to explore solutions that address the postcode lottery of eye care. The discussion covered the role optometrists can play in delivering enhanced care within a transformed and integrated primary care system.

The_AOP's tweet image. Our Chief Executive, Adam Sampson was delighted to meet with @lucydahlia to explore solutions that address the postcode lottery of eye care.
The discussion covered the role optometrists can play in delivering enhanced care within a transformed and integrated primary care system.

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The AOP@The_AOP · May 14

Read our new legal case study: GOC fitness to practise investigation, following a health declaration #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek aop.org.uk/advice-and-sup…

The_AOP's tweet image. Read our new legal case study: GOC fitness to practise investigation, following a health declaration

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

aop.org.uk/advice-and-sup…

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The AOP@The_AOP · May 12

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we are spotlighting the impact vision loss can have on mental health. Our new report reveals, that without support following diagnosis, people with sight loss often face life-altering depression and social isolation. ow.ly/HITz50VQTKr

The_AOP's tweet image. This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we are spotlighting the impact vision loss can have on mental health.

Our new report reveals, that without support following diagnosis, people with sight loss often face life-altering depression and social isolation.

ow.ly/HITz50VQTKr

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@OptometryToday@OptometryToday · May 8

“We want the system changed,” says Adam Sampson, CEO @The_AOP. He discusses the recent Coroner’s findings in relation to vision and driving, emphasising the association’s call for a change in standards. Read more from Adam ➡️ ow.ly/C6xr50VP68k #OT #Optometry

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The AOP@The_AOP · May 2

Yesterday, our Chief Executive, Adam Sampson, had the pleasure of chairing a session at the @memcomUK annual conference: 'Change or Die: What should we stop doing to make space for innovation?', which highlighted the role of purpose, impact and culture in driving innovation.

The_AOP's tweet image. Yesterday, our Chief Executive, Adam Sampson, had the pleasure of chairing a session at the @memcomUK annual conference: 'Change or Die: What should we stop doing to make space for innovation?', which highlighted the role of purpose, impact and culture in driving innovation.

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The AOP@The_AOP · Apr 29

We attended the @EyeHealthVIAPPG parliamentary panel event where lived experience met hard data. With the number of people affected by sight loss set to double by 2050, it is clear we need bold leadership and targeted policy now not later. #EyeHealthAPPG #FutureOfEyeHealth

The_AOP's tweet image. We attended the @EyeHealthVIAPPG parliamentary panel event where lived experience met hard data. With the number of people affected by sight loss set to double by 2050, it is clear we need bold leadership and targeted policy now not later.
#EyeHealthAPPG #FutureOfEyeHealth

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