Optical Confederation
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The Optical Confederation is a British trade association launched in April 2010.[1] It is said to help the optometric profession to "punch well above its weight". Lobbying is one of its key activities.[2] It agrees on advice to opticians with the Department of Health about the administration of NHS sight tests [3] and what fees practitioners can claim.[4] It also issues guidance on professional issues which apply to the entire optical sector, such as the prevention of abuse of vulnerable patients.[5]
The members are:
- Association of British Dispensing Opticians
- Association of Contact Lens Manufacturers
- Association of Optometrists
- Federation of Manufacturing Opticians
- Federation of Ophthalmic and Dispensing Opticians
Chris Hunt is chairman of the Confederation.[6]