General Optical Council

The GOC does not issue any professional guidance apart from the codes of conduct. Instead, we review the guidance that is issued by other professional and representative optical bodies, such as the College of Optometrists and the Association of British Dispensing Opticians. We often refer to their guidance and advice in aspects of our work.

Registrants are expected to be familiar with all relevant professional guidance throughout their career. We occasionally issue supplementary guidance on specific areas of practice.

Use the links below to view GOC supplementary guidance.

Statement on sale and supply of optical appliances

Use the links below to view current professional guidance.
The College of Optometrists
Association of Optometrists
Association of British Dispensing Opticians