General Optical Council

General public

Welcome to the homepage for the general public.

This part of the website contains information that is relevant to patients and members of the public. In this section you can search for a registered optician in your area, find out how to make a complaint and read our publications.

You can also explore the About us, Our work and News/publications and events areas.

Top Links

	Intro to the GOC  Find out more about us and our work
	What is an optometrist / dispensing optician?  Find out more about the optical professions
	What to expect from your optician  Our leaflet on what you can expect when you visit your optician
	Check your optician is registered  Use our online search to check that your optician is registered
	How to complain about your optician  What to do if you have a complaint about an optician

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