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Regulations and Guidelines

Find essential legal requirements and professional standards for optometrists and opticians.

Last updated 7 April 2025

All registered optometrists and opticians registered with the OOB are expected to read, understand and abide to the Optometrists and Opticians Act (chapter 213), its subsidiary legislations as well as the Code of Professional Conduct and Professional Practice Guidelines at all times.

You may refer to the following for access to the Optometrists and Opticians Act, subsidiary legislations and the code of conduct and practice guidelines.

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