College Press Releases http://www.college-optometrists.org The Scheme for Registration Final Assessment at Anglia Ruskin University is going ahead this week. We recognise that there may be some disruptions because of the weather and it is difficult to predict at this stage how severe this might be. If you a http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.scheme_for_registration_final_assessment_5__7_january_2010_/ The Eye Health Alliance is supporting a unique event in Parliament where people with learning disabilities and their carers will be talking to MPs and Peers about their eye health needs. They will be joined by health and social care professionals, NHS man http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.mps_and_peers_listen_to_people_with_learning_disabilities_on_eye_health/ The Joint Group on NICE Glaucoma Guideline has today published guidance on the referral of Glaucoma suspects by community optometrists. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.joint_group_on_nice_glaucoma_guideline_publishes_guidance/ Following this month’s sitting of the first Therapeutics Common Final Assessment in Independent Prescribing the College of Optometrists has today announced a 100% pass rate. The assessment was held in London and Glasgow. A total of 21 candidates sat th http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.100_pass_rate_for_first_independent_prescribing_assessment_for_optometrists/ The College of Optometrists’ Council met last week in Edinburgh for the annual Council away day. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.college_council_meets_in_edinburgh/ Modernising the regulation of healthcare professionals is costly and the GOC plays a vital role in maintaining standards and ensuring that those few professionals who fall below them are dealt with fairly and firmly. The College recognise the increased w http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.retention_fee_increase/ The College is distributing this engaging and user-friendly guide free of charge to all its UK members and students. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.the_college_and_guide_dogs_launch_low_vision_guide/ The College is now inviting applications for Research Travel Bursaries. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.research_travel_bursaries_available/ The first meeting of the Joint Group on NICE Glaucoma Guideline took place last week (15 September), chaired by Dr Cindy Tromans, consultant optometrist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and Vice President of the College of Optometrists. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews._first_meeting_on_nice_glaucoma_guideline_identifies_quick_win/ http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.parents_risk_their_childrens_eyesight_in_the_sun/ http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.optometric_collaborative_research_network__third_meeting_announced/ The College are pleased to announce that the date for the first Independent Prescribing examination has been agreed. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.independentprescribingexamination/ The College of Optometrists will shortly pilot two regional events for College members. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.college_pilots_regional_member_events_/ College issues advice for optical practices http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.h1n1_viris_swine_flu___advice_for_optical_practices_/ Over 100 optometrists have volunteered to participate in the pilot of the College of Optometrist’s new voluntary Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Scheme. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.college_launches_cpd_pilot_scheme_/ http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.college_announces_york_conference/ Each year the College seeks nominations from College members for Life and Honorary Fellows of the College. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.nominations_life_honorary_fellows/ The College of Optometrists is pleased to announce the fourth round of small grant awards to take place as part of the College-sponsored iPRO scheme (Innovation in Practice-based Research for Optometrists). http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.4round_research_awards/ The All Party Parliamentary Group on Eye Health and Visual Impairment met last Wednesday 22 April. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.appg_commissioning/ The College of Optometrists has today published new Guidance on Infection Control and Waste Disposal. Both publications are primarily aimed at community optometrists. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.new_guidance_on_infection_control/ A startling 65% of Brits could be at risk of incurring future eyesight problems because they are unaware that what they eat may affect the health of their vision, according to new research from the College of Optometrists. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.feast_for_your_eyes/ The College of Optometrists is seeking a wide range of optometrists to volunteer to participate in the pilot of the new voluntary Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Scheme. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.cpd_volunteers/ The College of Optometrists welcomes the clarity and structure provided by a new guideline, published yesterday, on the diagnosis and management of chronic open angle glaucoma (COAG) and ocular hypertension (OHT). http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.new_nice_guidelines_on_glaucoma/ The College of Optometrists has published a wealth of online information as part of its new therapeutics web resource, aimed not only at optometrists new to prescribing but also those already qualified in this specialism. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.therapeutics/ Newly qualified optometrists, together with their family and friends, gathered at Central Hall Westminster on Tuesday 7 April to be formally recognised at the College of Optometrists annual Diploma Ceremony. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.diplomates_urged_to_make_a_difference/ The College will be hosting four one-day road shows in June, entitled An Introduction to Supervision. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.supervisionroadshowsjune09/ The Appointments Commission has today announced the appointments of 11 new members of the reconstituted Council of the GOC. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.new_council_goc/ DOCET has joined forces with the Association of Optometrists to produce a “legal scenario” on DVD. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.on_the_record__new_docet_dvd/ The College’s annual Diploma Presentation Ceremony is to be held at Central Hall Westminster in London on Tuesday 7 April. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.college_diploma_ceremony/ David Parkins, Treasurer of the College of Optometrists, has been promoted to Chair of the Professional Executive Committee (PEC) of Bexley Care Trust. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.college_treasurer_to_chair_bexley_care_trust_professional_executive_commitee/ http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.seaside_success_for_optometry_tomorrow_2009/ With just five days to go until Optometry Tomorrow, the annual clinical conference from the College of Optometrists, is promising to be an event to remember. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.count_down_to_optometry_tomorrow/ The College of Optometrists has announced that the keynote address at Optometry Tomorrow 2009 will be a panel discussion, focusing on innovation in community-based practice http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.keynote_ot09/ Millions of drivers aged between 35 and 55 are regularly taking to the roads and risking accidents through not being able to see adequately, reveals a new study released today. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.specs_dodgers/ http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.diploma_7_April/ The College’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2007/2008 have now been published. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.college_publishes_annual_report_for_2007_2008/ Adverse weather conditions throughout the country have delayed a promotional mailing for the College’s Optometry Tomorrow conference. In response the College has decided to extend the Early Bird booking deadline by a futher week. Members can now take ad http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.optometry_tomorrow__early_bird_rate_extended/ The College of Optometrists welcomes the outcomes of the General Optical Council (GOC) Fitness to Practise inquires into allegations of dishonesty by two trainee optometrists during their pre-registration period. http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.goc_hearing/ The Eye Health Alliance, a coalition of optical bodies and eye care charities, has been appointed Chair of the Health Hotel, a collaborative venture which organises a series of events at the main political party conferences each year. The Health Hotel bri http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.healthhotel/ The College of Optometrists is delighted to announce that Bryony Pawinska, its Chief Executive, has been shortlisted for Business Woman of the Year in a prestigious national awards scheme http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.ce_shortlisted_award/ http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.collegenews_home/ http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.training_for_college_examiners_and_assessors/