Current Campaigns
Public Patient Reference Group
The College is the professional body for optometrists in the UK. Our main purpose is to raise standards of optometric education and practice by providing the necessary evidence-base and by supporting our members in their professional development so they deliver the highest quality of eye care for the benefit of the public.
We want to increase the ways in which we obtain input from patients and the public to our policies, guidance and other work. To this end we are setting up a reference group of volunteers to enable us to incorporate the views of patients and carers into our work.
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Fall Awareness Week (20 - 24 June)
The College of Optometrists and British Geriatrics Society have published a comprehensive new review of the importance of vision in preventing falls.
Patient Information Leaflets
As part of the College of Optometrists ongoing work to raise the profile of eye health and ensure that the public see optometrists as their first port of call if they have a problem with their eyes, the College is piloting a new series of patient information leaflets.
Britain facing eye health crisis
A major new study into the nation's attitude and behaviour towards eye health, 'Britain's Eye Health in Focus' indicates that Britain could be heading towards an eye health crisis due to the ageing population, poor diet and a lack of awareness of eye diseases.
Brits wear specs to impress
With the New Year prompting many people to reconsider their career options, interview candidates and employees looking to set themselves apart from the crowd are considering wearing placebo glasses with clear lenses in a bid to look more intelligent and professional.
Alan Carr, unlikely fashion icon
New research released today by the College of Optometrists reveals that Alan Carr is a glasses fashion icon and one of the top three celebrities that the British public thinks look good in their specs.
Working Group bring Optometry and Optics to life in the classroom
The cross-sector Careers in Optics Working Group has piloted an exciting, cutting edge science and career roadshow in schools across the UK.
Don't risk your eyesight on fireworks night
According to a research, every year ten people lose their sight due to fireworks and over half of all firework related injuries are suffered by children.
Which? report into Ready made glasses
Ready-made glasses investigated. Read the College response.
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