Optometry Scotland

Advancing World Class Eye Care in Scotland

[Optometry Scotland @OptomScotland]

Congrats to Brenda Rennie on her appointment as President of ABDO!

Brenda has been a longstanding supporter of OS and a valued Honorary Member.

We wish Brenda every success during her term as President! Read here: https://t.co/81PixT4XU0

[Optometry Scotland @OptomScotland]

Optometry Scotland has now submitted its response to the Department for Transport consultation on introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers.

Members can read the full submission by logging in here: https://t.co/pF2WivODNj

[Optometry Scotland @OptomScotland]

Manifesto Priority 3: Secure the future workforce & Infrastructure

Scotland needs a sustainable community optometry workforce and the infrastructure to support modern NHS eye care services.

Read more about our manifesto priorities here: https://t.co/4uz189Nnln

[Optometry Scotland @OptomScotland]

Community optometry is already delivering high-quality, accessible eye care across Scotland. With the right support, it can do even more.

Community Optometry: A Sustainable Solution for Eye Care.

[Optometry Scotland @OptomScotland]

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

Recognising and supporting workplace wellbeing helps ensure the best outcomes for both staff and patients.

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Kcking off our manifesto series with Priority 1: Protect sight. Prevent blindness. Deliver universal access.

Community optometry is key to ensuring patients can access NHS-funded eye care quickly and locally, while supporting early detection and reducing hospital pressures.

[Sight Scotland @SightScotland]

Congratulations to Anne Dignan for showcasing her multi-sensory art at @ScotParl!

We're proud to support @OptomScotland's call for a national low vision service to ensure everyone with sight loss has the tools they need to live independently.

Manifesto: https://t.co/qay3JvCOFM

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Our latest cover story explores the non-clinical values and skills practitioners develop through experience, and how they impact patient care and practitioner wellbeing.

We spoke to optical professionals to learn more. Read → https://t.co/VGwvpZJTMe @OptomScotland

[Optometry Scotland @OptomScotland]

Reminder: Sight Scotland & Sight Scotland Veterans are hosting a free, accessible online hustings ahead of the election.

A great opportunity for people experiencing sight loss and low vision to hear from parties and ask questions.

Registration closes 12pm, Mon 27 April.

[Sight Scotland @SightScotland]

Join us for a hustings event where blind and partially sighted voters can question election candidates directly and put the issues that matter to them on the political agenda. 🗳️

Register here: https://t.co/XFGPJUVKZr

Help us reach as many people as possible. #Holyrood2026

[Sight Scotland @SightScotland]

Join us for a hustings event where blind and partially sighted voters can question election candidates directly and put the issues that matter to them on the political agenda. 🗳️

Register here: https://t.co/XFGPJUVKZr

Help us reach as many people as possible. #Holyrood2026

[Optometry Scotland @OptomScotland]

We’re marking 20 years of General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) with a new monthly blog series on the 20th!

First up: 20 facts about eyecare in Scotland!

Read now on our website here: https://t.co/mT2Q9vbiEn

#GOS20 #OptometryScotland

[Optometry Scotland @OptomScotland]

20 weeks to go.

We’re counting down to GOS20, celebrating 20 years of General Ophthalmic Services in Scotland and the impact of community optometry.

More details coming soon.

[Optometry Scotland @OptomScotland]

Today is World Health Day.

Good eye health is essential to overall health and wellbeing!

Encourage your patients to prioritise their eye health and attend regular NHS-funded eye examinations.

[Optometry Scotland @OptomScotland]

A powerful story of creativity beyond sight.

In our latest blog, Anne Dignan shares her journey as an artist living with dual sensory impairment and how this has shaped her creative work and identity.

Read here: https://t.co/zBDsxwDI6o

[Optometry Scotland @OptomScotland]

Optometry Scotland Spring Newsletter is now out!

Members can check their emails or sign in to the Members Hub on our website to read the latest edition: https://t.co/pF2WivODNj

This issue covers key updates and activity from January to March 2026!

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That’s a wrap on Optometry Scotland’s Scottish Parliament exhibition!

Over the past few days, we’ve showcased the real impact of low vision.

Thanks to all MSPs and stakeholders who stopped by, everyone who helped and contributed to the stand and to our OS members!

[Optometry Scotland @OptomScotland]

Today we began exhibiting in the Scottish Parliament to highlight the impact of low vision and the case for a Community Low Vision Service in Scotland.

If you’re an MSP or stakeholder, please come along and speak to us when we exhibit tomorrow.

And to our members, thank you!

[Optometry Scotland @OptomScotland]

Members of the public shared positive experiences with their optometrists and welcomed the idea of CLVS being available locally.

One person highlighted the importance of attending eye examinations

With thanks to Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans for their support.

[Optometry Scotland @OptomScotland]

What would Low Vision mean for your independence?

In this video, we ask the public what they know about the reality that around 1 in 30 people in Scotland live with sight loss face. Created with Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans.

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Low vision affects more than the individual, it impacts the people who love and support them.

In this video, a member of the public shares their experience of their mother, who lived with macular degeneration.

A reminder of why accessible support in the community matters.