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The GOC has published its 2026 public perceptions research, which explores the public’s views and experiences of using eye care services across the UK

Our public perceptions research looks at the public’s views and experiences of using eye care services. The research was carried out by DJS Research, interviewing a representative sample of 2,014 people in the UK between 9 February - 2 March 2026.

Updates from the GOC's second meeting of 2026.

Enventure Research was commissioned to explore patient and public views on sight testing using teleoptometry models to inform the GOC’s review of its 2013 statement on testing of sight

The GOC has decided to suspend Aasiya Chohan, an optometrist based in Bolton, from its register for two months.

The GOC has signed up to the Workforce Race Equity in Health and Social Care: Shared Principles for Regulators to help tackle longstanding racism experienced by health and social care staff.

The General Optical Council (GOC) has decided to erase Bansri Rughani and Sapna Bariya from its register, and suspend Meera Patel and Maneeka Kothari from its register for two months.

The GOC has decided to suspend Halima Khan, a student optometrist based in Birmingham, from its register for twelve months. 

The GOC has decided to suspend Rahi Miah, a student dispensing optician based in London, from its register for twelve months. 

The GOC has decided to erase Elizabeth Williams, an optometrist based in Wrexham, from its register.

The GOC has appointed two new Council Associates, Fahima Adam and Indy Ghuman

Leonie Milliner, GOC Chief Executive and Registrar, discusses the key projects the GOC will deliver over the next business year to achieve its vision of safe and effective eye care for all.

The GOC has decided to suspend Nasir Butt, an optometrist based in Manchester, from its register for six months.

The GOC is asking for registrant views on its approach to setting the annual registration renewal fee, in a new discussion paper published today.

The General Optical Council (GOC) has today launched its Workforce and Perceptions Survey to learn more about registrants’ work experiences, including views on their job satisfaction, working conditions, and plans for the future.

Read more about our newly published EDI policy, and what it means in practice