Standards

We set the standards of practice for optometrists, dispensing opticians, optical students and optical businesses.

Standards of practice for optometrists and dispensing opticians

Our Standards of Practice define the nineteen standards of behaviour and performance we expect all registered optometrists and dispensing opticians to meet.

Standards for Optical Students

Our standards define the standards of behaviour and performance we expect of all registered student optometrists and student dispensing opticians.

Standards for Optical Businesses

Our Standards for Optical Businesses define the standards that we expect of optical businesses to protect the public and promote high standards of care.