The General Optical Council is the statutory body which regulates the optical professions (dispensing opticians and optometrists). The GOC's main aims are to protect the public and promote high standards of professional conduct and education amongst opticians.

The Association of optometrists provides many useful services to Optometrists in the UK. The site can also provide a wealth of information for the general public.

The College of Optometrists is the Professional, Scientific and Examining Body for Optometry in the UK working for the public benefit.

The objects of the Association are to support, protect and advance the character, status and interests of Dispensing Opticians and to advance, for the benefit of the public, the science and art of dispensing optics. Also to promote research into such science and art, provided that the useful results of any such research is disseminated for public benefit.

This association represents Optometrists and Contact Lens Manufacturers in the UK. The site provides information relating to all aspects of contact lenses including information such as types of contact lenses available, potential hazards and professional opinions.