We are the professional body for optometry

The College of Optometrists champions optometrists and the role they play by developing their knowledge and skills, defining good optometric practice, supporting optical research and innovation and educating and advising the public on eye health.

Popular optometry topics

The College provides the latest news, research, advice and guidance on all the key optical topics. These are regularly reviewed to ensure you are completely up-to-date with your practice.

AMD

Cataract

Independent prescribing

Infectious diseases

Myopia

Referral

Retina

Supervising trainees

Latest optometry news

The College of Optometrists publishes interim position on AI in Eye Care
AI and technology Policy

College calls for urgent eye care services to be included in local NHS emergency care plans
New models of care England
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Join The College of Optometrists for all your clinical guidance and advice, patient resources, latest optometry news and developments to keep you up to date and help you deliver safe and effective eye care. Utilise our wide range of optometrist CPD materials and take our higher qualifications, to maximise your skills so that you can make the most of new opportunities.

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Upcoming optometry events

Free Online event

Supervisor drop-in: Preparing for CLiP

Free Online workshop Wait list available

Consistency in comfort: discussion workshop in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Vision - 3 Jul

CPD
3
 Contact lenses
Free Online event

HES experience for pre-registration trainees - virtual Low Vision session: 10 July 2025

Low vision
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