JOURNAL ARTICLE

Can slow and steady win the tech race?

  • Published In: Optician, 2025, v. 272, n. 7019. P. 3 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Jones, Simon 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the General Optical Council's (GOC) research on a risk-based framework for sight testing, highlighting both its thoroughness and perceived shortcomings. The 120-page study, which includes a scoping review of 3,700 articles, examines the implications of using artificial intelligence and the separation of eye examination components, noting that while this separation could pose risks for certain patients, the overall likelihood of such risks in routine eye exams is low. The author expresses disappointment at the slow pace of the GOC's response to advancements in eye care technology since its last update in 2013, suggesting that the organization needs to adapt more rapidly to the evolving landscape of medical technology. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Optician. 2025/08, Vol. 272, Issue 7019, p3
  • Document Type:Editorial
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0030-3968
  • DOI:10.12968/opti.2025.272.7019.3
  • Accession Number:188158327
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