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In the UK, the official body that registers and supervises opticians.<\/p>\n

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The statutory body that regulates the professions of ophthalmic optician (optometrist) and dispensing optician. It promotes high standards of education and professional conduct and was set up by the Opticians Act 1958.<\/p>\n

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