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.
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 published an evaluation of non-UK optometry qualifications against its new education and training requirements (ETR) as part of a revised process for managing applications from overseas professionals to join its register.
Qualitative research to exploring the lived experiences of optometrists and dispensing opticians who had experienced harassment, bullying, abuse or discrimination at work, and the impact of this on them and their patients.
This research is on a risk-based framework for the testing of sight, to understand the risks of the different components of a sight test not being carried out at the same time, by the same person and/or in the same place.
The research sought to understand how people perceived optical business regulation, their experiences with optical services, and their reactions to the proposed reforms of business regulation.
Our new qualitative research – known as ‘lived experience’ research – sought feedback from vulnerable groups of patients to examine inequalities in access and experiences of eye care services.
The research report, datasets and infographics for our 2025 public perceptions research, which seeks to understand the public’s views and practical experiences of using eye care services.
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 2,035 people in the UK between 17 January and 8 February 2024.
We commissioned Shift Insight to conduct research on patient and public views of the Standards of Practice for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, and Standards for Optical Students.
The research report, datasets and infographics for our 2023 public perceptions research, which seeks to understand the public’s views and practical experiences of using eyecare services.
Research report from our 2022 registrant workforce and perceptions survey, which aims to track registrants' views and perceptions of the GOC and their experiences of working in clinical practice. More than 4,000 registrants responded.
