Review of optometry in 2025
An article on the Optometry Today website looks at the stories that shaped optometry over the past year in the four nations of the UK, and hopes for 2026.
Owain Mealing, chair of Optometry Wales, describes 'the continued embedding and recognition of the reformed NHS Wales optometry contract under Wales General Ophthalmic Services (WGOS), which firmly positioned community optometry as a core part of primary care' during 2025. He hopes for continued stability and confidence in the Welsh optometry model in 2026, allowing the profession to focus on delivering high-quality patient care without uncertainty. You can read the full article here.
Posted on the 5th of January 2026