Like many healthcare bodies and charities, we have become increasingly concerned about the continued rise in harmful and misleading content on X and its growing incompatibility with our values. Alongside a decline in meaningful engagement from our members on this platform, we have made the decision to stop posting content on X.

Many people across the UK are already suffering with hay fever season symptoms, with hay fever season now starting as early as February and March*.

In this guest column, Kevin Gutsell, President of ABDO, reflects on how closely aligned the professions have become – and must continue to be – as the eye care landscape evolves.

Next Scottish government urged to go even further to meet the growing need for community eye care services to prevent sight loss.

The Government’s 10-Year Health Plan is a crucial chance to expand and strengthen primary eye care by cutting hospital pressure and tackling inequalities in access across England.

New cross-sector Eye Care Interoperability Steering Group has been formed to spearhead the development and implementation of common standards for eye care images in the UK.

Have your say and help shape the content of the upcoming 2026 Guidance for Professional Practice. Share your feedback by 30 March.

More than half of drivers who are dazzled by headlights - 57% - say the problem has worsened over the last 12 months with only three-in-10 (31%) disagreeing, found comprehensive new RAC research supported by The College of Optometrists.*

Chris Steele FCOptom, Clinical Editor of Acuity, wants to make 2026 smarter and leaner

The clinical figures that count.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom on the strategic plan for 2025–30.