Suggested Links
The following links are to sites that we feel may be of interest and use to you. They are related to prescription eyewear, eyecare, eye health in general as well as links to industry regulatory and advice bodies. We are not responsible for any of these links and do not endorse any products or services offered.
www.optical.org : The General Optical Council
The General Optical Council is the statutory body which regulates dispensing opticians and optometrists and those bodies corporate carrying on business as optometrists or dispensing opticians. The GOC's main aims are to protect the public and promote high standards of professional conduct and education amongst opticians.
ABDO: The Association of British Dispensing Opticians
199 Gloucester Terrace,
London, W2 6LD
Tel: 020 7298 5100
Fax: 020 7298 5111
ABDO currently represents over 5000 qualified dispensing opticians in the United Kingdom, (200 overseas), some 2000 students worldwide, and over 400 Associate members
The objects of the Association are:
- To support, protect and advance the character, status and interests of Dispensing Opticians.
- The advancement, for the benefit of the public, of the science and art of dispensing optics and promotion of research into such science and art, provided that the useful results of any such research is disseminated for public benefit.
www.eyecare123.com : Consumer Guide to Eye Care
eyecare123.com provides resources and information about Eye Care, basic eye care, eye care and fashion, eye care terme, vision needs, contact lens, eye care products
www.eye-care.org.uk:The Eyecare Trust
The Eyecare Trust is a registered charity that exists to raise awareness of all aspects of ocular health, the importance of regular eye care and good eye wear
Optical Consumer Complaints Service (OCCS)
PO Box 4685,
London,
SE1 6ZB
Tel: 020-7407 3990
Fax: 0207 407 3991
The OCCS is a consumer-orientated organisation.
Department of Health (DoH)
Richmond House, 79 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2NS
Tel: 0207 210 4850
Fax: 0207 210 5661 The Department of Health sets the policies for sight testing and its administrative procedures, spectacle vouchers and pricing. The website is very comprehensive and it does have a relevant "eyenet" section.
Information about glasses
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