Revised Supervisory Framework Guidelines 2020

The Optometrists and Opticians Board (the “Board”) has revised its Supervisory Framework Guidelines for all provisionally registered optometrists and opticians (“practitioners”) which will take effect from 1 October 2020.

2 The key updates include the following,

• Recommended list of equipment in practice to guide optometrists in their selection of suitable optical employment;

• Enhanced conditions for supervised practice and eligibility criteria for supervisor (no spouse or first-degree relatives);

• Elaboration on different supervisory roles for more clarity;

• Further definition of follow-up requirements under additional guiding pointers for optometrists;

• Submission of supervisor’s reports by supervisor at regular intervals via email for all new registration granted on 1 October 2020 onwards;

• Submission of logbook via email only; and

• New Frequently-asked Questions (FAQs) about COVID-19.

3 For more information, please refer to the Supervisory Framework Guidelines for the respective professions via this link.

4 If you need further clarification, please write an email to the secretariat at OOB@spb.gov.sg.

Thank you.

Secretariat of healthcare Professional Boards
On behalf of Optometrists and Opticians Board