https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/ OOB's announcements. en Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:03:25 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/renewal-of-practising-certificate-for-registered-optometrists---opticians-2026urn:isomer:resource:421453 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/supervisory-framework-briefing-2026urn:isomer:resource:346917 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://file.go.gov.sg/oob-annual-report-2025.pdfurn:isomer:resource:183015Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/conclusion-of-practising-certificate--pc--renewal-for-optometrists---opticians-2025urn:isomer:resource:143489 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://go.gov.sg/fy2024-environmental-sustainability-disclosureurn:isomer:resource:97346Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/renewal-of-practising-certificate-for-registered-optometrists---opticians-2025urn:isomer:resource:92865 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/advisory---adherence-in-prescribing-for-myopia-control-optical-productsurn:isomer:resource:83599 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/-notice-to-foreign-applicants--fraudulent-registration-certificatesurn:isomer:resource:69042Important Security Warning: Scams Alert for Eye Care Professionals.Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/supervisory-framework-briefing-2025urn:isomer:resource:69324 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/82/ba25e3ba-d619-4aa2-9cef-8b68cb02b756/oob-annual-report-2024_final_cleared.pdfurn:isomer:resource:56526Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/conclusion-of-practising-certificate-pc-renewal-for-optometrists-opticians-2024urn:isomer:resource:56504 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/82/a5abf996-b131-4920-affc-71c8b13f6e6a/fy2023-environmental-sustainability-disclosure.pdfurn:isomer:resource:56511Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/new-practising-certificate-fee-from-1-february-2025urn:isomer:resource:56517Updates on new Practising Certificate Fee.Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/renewal-of-practising-certificate-for-registered-optometrists-opticians-2024urn:isomer:resource:56543 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/orthokeratology-practice-guidelinesurn:isomer:resource:56530 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/supervisory-framework-briefing-2024urn:isomer:resource:56561Access information about registering the 2024 supervisory framework events.Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/82/15aea534-1fd9-42da-8c98-3cd481bb1d65/oob-annual-report-2023.pdfurn:isomer:resource:56525Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/reminder-to-optometrists-and-opticians-scam-alert-stay-vigilant-against-scam-calls-or-emailsurn:isomer:resource:56535Important security warning about scams targeting eye care professionals. Learn to identify and protect yourself from fraudulent calls and emails impersonating OOB officials.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/conclusion-of-practising-certificate-pc-renewal-for-optometrists-opticians-2023urn:isomer:resource:56503Important update on completion of 2023 PC renewal exercise. Access information about renewal outcomes and next steps for optometrists and opticians.Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/renewal-of-practising-certificate-for-registered-optometrists-opticians-2023urn:isomer:resource:56542Learn about renewal requirements, deadlines, and procedures for optometrists and opticians.Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/supervisory-framework-briefing-2023urn:isomer:resource:56560Access information about registering the 2023 supervisory framework events.Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/82/edf5a3e4-f200-4261-85fc-6cb4258f1a78/oob-annual-report-2022.pdfurn:isomer:resource:56524Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/renewal-of-practising-certificate-for-registered-optometrists-opticians-2022urn:isomer:resource:56541Learn about renewal requirements, deadlines, and procedures for optometrists and opticians.Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/updated-supervisory-framework-guidelines-2022urn:isomer:resource:56563Learn about updated requirements, protocols, and standards for supervisors and supervisees.Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/supervisory-framework-briefing-2022urn:isomer:resource:56559Access information about registering the 2022 supervisory framework events.Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/82/e7ed9d83-fccf-435b-a2b0-dc92927bf733/oob-annual-report-2021.pdfurn:isomer:resource:56523Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/rescheduled-oob-supervisory-framework-briefing-2021urn:isomer:resource:56545Access new dates and registration details for 2021 supervision guidelines update.Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/your-digital-practising-certificate-in-the-singpass-appurn:isomer:resource:56568Learn how to view your professional credentials through the Singpass mobile app.Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/conclusion-of-renewal-of-practising-certificate-pc-for-registered-optometrists-opticians-2021urn:isomer:resource:56505 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/updates-launch-of-electronic-registration-certificate-and-practising-certificateurn:isomer:resource:56564Important update about digital Registration and Practising Certificates.Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/launch-of-electronic-registration-certificate-and-practising-certificateurn:isomer:resource:56516"Announcement of new digital Registration and Practising Certificates.Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/postponement-of-oob-supervisory-framework-briefing-5-7-october-2021urn:isomer:resource:56531Notice of postponement for OOB Supervisory Framework Briefing originally scheduled for October 5-7, 2021.Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/renewal-of-practising-certificate-for-registered-optometrists-opticians-2021urn:isomer:resource:56540Learn about renewal requirements, deadlines, and procedures for optometrists and opticians.Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/82/8e651aac-c06b-443e-848b-5c5222710906/oob-annual-report-2020.pdfurn:isomer:resource:56522Fri, 03 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/supervisory-framework-briefing-2021urn:isomer:resource:56558Access information about registering the 2021 supervisory framework events.Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/singpass-and-corppass-maintenance-noticeurn:isomer:resource:56553Notice of Singpass and Corppass Maintenance downtime.Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/cessation-of-hotlineurn:isomer:resource:56501Important notice about discontinuation of OOB hotline service.Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/renewal-of-practising-certificate-for-registered-optometrists-opticians-2020urn:isomer:resource:56539Learn about renewal requirements, deadlines, and procedures for optometrists and opticians.Sat, 24 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/updates-of-cpe-guidelines-2020urn:isomer:resource:56565Latest update on the CPE guidelines in 2020Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/revised-supervisory-framework-guidelines-2020urn:isomer:resource:56547The updated revised supervisory framework guidelines in 2020Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/supervisory-framework-briefing-2020urn:isomer:resource:56557Access information about registering the 2020 supervisory framework briefing events.Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/revision-to-professional-practice-guidelines-cpe-related--2020urn:isomer:resource:56548Learn about revised continuing education requirements, point systems, and approved activities for 2020.Sat, 01 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/guidance-to-phased-approached-re-opening-for-optical-servicesurn:isomer:resource:56512Access safety protocols and operational requirements for optometry practices during gradual reopening period.Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/delegation-of-cl-delivery-during-period-of-covid-19urn:isomer:resource:56506Learn about permitted delegation protocols and safety requirements for contact lens distribution services.Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/optical-services-as-essential-servicesurn:isomer:resource:56528Learn about scope of permitted services and operational guidelines for eye care professionals during essential service period.Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/redirecting-your-enquiries-through-emailurn:isomer:resource:56534Learn about new communication protocols and proper channels for contacting the Optometrists and Opticians Board.Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/safe-distancing-measures-for-optical-shopsurn:isomer:resource:56551Learn about required safety protocols and preventive measures for protecting staff and customers.Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/advice-for-oob-practitioners-covid-19urn:isomer:resource:56497Access important safety protocols, practice guidelines, and precautionary measures during the pandemic.Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/removal-of-category-3-point-cap-for-cpe-fulfilment-qp-ending-september-2020-due-to-2019-ncov-outbreakurn:isomer:resource:56536Learn about temporary changes to continuing education requirements for qualifying period ending September 2020.Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/provision-of-shared-services-by-the-secretariat-of-healthcare-professional-boards-spb-to-all-healthcare-professional-boardsurn:isomer:resource:56532Learn about administrative changes and support services available to healthcare professional boards.Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/collection-for-pc-fees-for-new-registrationurn:isomer:resource:56502Learn about payment procedures, requirements, and collection process for newly registered professionals.Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/renewal-of-practising-certificate-for-registered-optometrists-opticians-2019urn:isomer:resource:56538Learn about renewal requirements, deadlines, and procedures for optometrists and opticians.Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/inclusion-of-qualifications-to-the-second-schedule-of-the-optometrists-and-opticians-acturn:isomer:resource:56513Learn about newly included credentials and their recognition status for registration.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/updates-of-cpe-guidelinesurn:isomer:resource:56566Learn about updated requirements, point systems, and approved activities for optometry professionals.Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/issuance-of-oob-decals-invitation-to-optical-service-survey-(for-new-retail-shops-outlets)urn:isomer:resource:56515Learn about decal issuance process and participation in optical service assessment.Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/final-reminder-for-renewal-of-practising-certificateurn:isomer:resource:56509A reminder to renew practicising certificateSat, 01 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/singpass-maintenance-noticeurn:isomer:resource:56555Expected downtime for Singpass maintenance.Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/prs-maintenance-noticeurn:isomer:resource:56533Expected downtime for PRS maintenance.Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/singpass-is-undergoing-scheduled-maintenanceurn:isomer:resource:56554Expected downtime for Singpass maintenance.Sun, 14 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/revision-to-professional-practice-guidelines-cpe-relatedurn:isomer:resource:56549Learn about revised continuing education requirements, point allocations, and approved professional development activities.Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/renewal-of-practising-certificate-(pc-expiring-on-31-12-2018)urn:isomer:resource:56537Learn about renewal requirements, deadlines, and procedures for optometrists and opticians.Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/updates-of-making-a-statutory-declarationurn:isomer:resource:56567Important changes to statutory declaration procedures.Fri, 27 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/supervisory-framework-briefing-(2018)urn:isomer:resource:56556Information about 2018 supervision guidelines briefing.Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/updated-cpe-guidelinesurn:isomer:resource:56562Access revised Continuing Professional Education guidelines.Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/restoration-of-registrationurn:isomer:resource:56546Guide to restoring your optometry registration.Wed, 04 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/optical-services-listing-(updated)urn:isomer:resource:56529Find updated listings of approved optical establishments and practitioners providing eye care services.Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/advisory-management-of-van-herick-angles-and-documentation-of-recordsurn:isomer:resource:56498Professional guidance on Van Herick angle assessment. Learn about proper measurement techniques and documentation requirements for anterior chamber evaluation.Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/for-provisional-registered-practitioners-change-of-workplace-supervisorurn:isomer:resource:56510Learn about notification requirements and procedures for updating practice arrangements.Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/revisions-in-supervisory-framework-guidelinesurn:isomer:resource:56550Access updates to optometry supervision guidelines.Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/advisory-professional-conduct-and-ethics-on-public-mediaurn:isomer:resource:56499Guidelines for professional conduct in public media.Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/renewal-of-practising-certificateurn:isomer:resource:56544Guide to renewing your optometry Practising Certificate. Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/enhanced-supervisory-frameworkurn:isomer:resource:56508Information about improved supervision standards and protocols.Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/oob-decals-surveyurn:isomer:resource:56527Information about official OOB decals and practice survey.Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/online-sales-of-spectacles-advisory-and-practice-guidelinesurn:isomer:resource:56519Learn about requirements, safety standards, and professional protocols for selling eyewear through digital platforms.Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/setting-up-of-singpass-2faurn:isomer:resource:56552Guide to setting up two-factor authentication for Singpass.Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/introduction-of-new-pc-colour-for-optometristsurn:isomer:resource:56514Information about new colour coding for optometrist Practising Certificates.Mon, 22 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/advisory-verifications-of-contact-lens-prescriptions--for-registered-optometrists-urn:isomer:resource:56500Guidelines for verifying contact lens prescriptions.Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/notice-on-changes-in-oob-operationsurn:isomer:resource:56518Important updates about changes to OOB operational procedures.Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/82/0ed95ca2-3cec-4050-b8c3-7380c84cc276/a_oob-annual-report-2011.pdfurn:isomer:resource:56521Wed, 07 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/end-of-grandfathering-periodurn:isomer:resource:56507Learn about implications and next steps for practitioners affected by the end of transitional arrangements.Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0800Announcements https://www.oob.gov.sg/publications-and-newsroom/announcements/online-servicesurn:isomer:resource:56520New updates on online servicesTue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0800Announcements