The College of Optometrists is the Professional, Scientific and Examining Body for Optometry in the UK, working for the public benefit.
What's New
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DIY Eye Health Risk
With many people expected to use the August Bank Holiday as a chance to catch up on those DIY tasks around the house and garden, eye experts at the College of Optometrists are urging people to protect their eyes in the process.
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Optics at a Glance - 2009
The Federation of Ophthalmic and Dispensing Opticians (FODO) has published the 29th annual edition of Optics at a Glance - the key source of information about optometry.
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Don't be blind to the dangers of sun beds, warn eye experts
With many of us keen to start off our holiday with at least a little colour on our skin, a trip to the tanning salon is now regarded by some as de rigueur in pre-holiday beach body preparation - but we could be putting our eyes at risk
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20
Sep
World Congress on Refractive Error
Durban, South Africa
The International Centre for Eyecare Education (ICEE) presents the World Congress on Refractive Error and Service Development as an opportunity for the blindness prevention and eye care community to provide leadership, by evaluating current strategies and developing new approaches for this vitally important global public health challenge.
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22
Sep
World Conference on Optometric Education
Durban, South Africa
The Conference enables optometric educators, from around the world, the opportunity to examine practice modes, share teaching methods and build relationships towards mutual cooperation in educational design, research and implementation
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14
Oct
Wales Regional Event
School of Optometry & Vision Sciences, Cardiff University
The College’s Regional Events are designed to bring members and leading experts together to learn more about the latest developments affecting optometry. We have planned two events in October at Edinburgh and Cardiff, one in November at Manchester, and a full programme covering the remaining regions in 2011. Through the events, we aim to support members by providing high quality CPD or CET opportunities and offer the chance for members to network with College representatives and other local practitioners. The events are free of charge for members. Non members are welcome to attend but we would request an attendance fee of £50.
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27
Oct
Scotland Regional Event
John McIntyre Conference Centre, Pollock Halls, University of Edinburgh
Key Resources
- All Party Parliamentary Group
- Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct
- College Membership - read about the benefits
- College Library
- British Optical Association Museum
- DOCET
- Clinical Management Guidelines
- Therapeutics/Prescribing
- Council Members for your Region
- Apply to be a Fellow
- CPD Online
Members - log in to get Member only guidance, CET opportunites, events and more...
Students - find out about the free member benefits you can get while at University.
Pre-Registration Optometrists - access all the information you require while on the Pre-Registration Scheme
The Public - www.lookafteryoureyes.org - a website which explains common eye health issues and tips on how to keep your eyes healthy.
Researchers - information on all the College research streams.
Journalists - access to the Media Centre.
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