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We want to celebrate with you!Join Optometry Scotland as we mark 20 years of Scotland’s General Ophthalmic Services (GOS...
28/07/2026

We want to celebrate with you!

Join Optometry Scotland as we mark 20 years of Scotland’s General Ophthalmic Services (GOS)!

We’re inviting practice owners and senior stakeholders from our membership to join us for our GOS at 20 Anniversary Gala Evening on Saturday 5 September in Glasgow!

✨ Drinks reception
🍽️ Three course dinner
🎶 Evening entertainment
🎊 A chance to celebrate this landmark milestone with colleagues from across Scotland

If you would like to attend, register your interest by emailing [email protected]

👁️ Help us celebrate 20 years of GOS in ScotlandWe’re looking for member case studies that highlight the importance of e...
28/07/2026

👁️ Help us celebrate 20 years of GOS in Scotland

We’re looking for member case studies that highlight the importance of eye examinations, and community optometry

If you have a story to share, we’d love to hear from you, selected case studies may be featured as part of our GOS20 celebrations

Send your case studies to [email protected]

20 years of GOS. 20 ways to get involved!This month’s blog posted on the 20th blog highlights how you can support, celeb...
25/07/2026

20 years of GOS. 20 ways to get involved!

This month’s blog posted on the 20th blog highlights how you can support, celebrate and contribute to the future of community optometry in Scotland

From engaging with policymakers and sharing practice successes, to standing for election to Optometry Scotland

How will you get involved in GOS 20?

Read more here: https://optometryscotland.org.uk/2026/07/20/os-blog-celebrating-20-years-of-general-ophthalmic-services-20-ways-to-get-involved-gos-20/

23/07/2026

👁️ Community Glaucoma Services help bring care closer to home for patients across Scotland

In this video, our member Ben from Rifkind and Brophy Optometrist shares what he enjoys most about delivering CGS and the difference it can make for patients in the community. Ben also discussed his experience completing the NESGAT Qualification.

Thank you to Ben for sharing his experience and making this video

If you have been interested in NESGAT, take a minute to check our more info here: https://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/our-work/optometry/qualifications/

Congratulations to long time Optometry Scotland member Ian Jarvis on an incredible 40 years of his practice Jarvis Eyeca...
21/07/2026

Congratulations to long time Optometry Scotland member Ian Jarvis on an incredible 40 years of his practice Jarvis Eyecare

The milestone was recently celebrated with an evening drinks reception at Malmaison Dundee, providing an opportunity to reflect on the journey

We are delighted to recognise this significant achievement

Congratulations to Ian and everyone at Jarvis Eyecare!

18/07/2026

20 seconds with Richard!

To continue our GOS 20 Series, hear from our Vice Chair Richard, on why General Ophthalmic Services (GOS) is crucial to rural communities across Scotland.

In under 20 seconds, a powerful reminder of the impact and importance of access community optometry.

What impact does GOS have on your patients every day? If you have 20 seconds, share with us in the comments!

We were delighted to attend the Glasgow Caledonian University Department of Vision Sciences Prize Giving Ceremony last w...
06/07/2026

We were delighted to attend the Glasgow Caledonian University Department of Vision Sciences Prize Giving Ceremony last week.

Congratulations to all of this year’s prize winners on their fantastic achievements! 🎉

If you’re considering a career in optometry, visit our new guidance hub to learn more about the profession and the pathways into practice: https://optometryscotland.org.uk/careers-guidance/

A big thank you to our member Kiran Sangha for recently hosting Siobhian Brown MSP at her practiceHosting your local MSP...
03/07/2026

A big thank you to our member Kiran Sangha for recently hosting Siobhian Brown MSP at her practice

Hosting your local MSP is a great way to showcase the vital work taking place in community optometry and help build relationships with local decision-makers

If you’re interested in arranging a practice visit with your local MSP, we’d be delighted to help

Get in touch with the Optometry Scotland office to find out more 👇
[email protected]

Optometry Scotland Spring Newsletter is now out!Members can check their emails or sign in to the Members Hub on our webs...
02/07/2026

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://optometryscotland.org.uk/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Foptometryscotland.org.uk%2Fmember-hub%2F

This issue covers key updates and activity from January to March 2026, including progress across our strategic priorities and ongoing work to support community optometry across Scotland.

If you have any queries, please contact the OS office at [email protected]

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