- Home
- Standards
- Standards of practice for optometrists and dispensing opticians (effective from 1 January 2025)
- 17. Do not damage the reputation of your profession through your conduct
Standards of practice for optometrists and dispensing opticians
17. Do not damage the reputation of your profession through your conduct
17.1 Ensure your conduct, whether or not connected to your professional practice, does not damage public confidence in you or your profession.
17.2 Ensure your conduct in the online environment, particularly in relation to social media, whether or not connected to your professional practice, does not damage public confidence in you or your profession.
17.3 Be aware of and comply with the law and regulations that affect your practice, and all the requirements of the General Optical Council.