We believe optometrists should be at the heart of patient-centred eye care in the UK, making full use of their skills, being given opportunities to develop new skills, and playing a central role in leading and delivering new models of care to improve patient outcomes. 

A workforce vision: Background

Our vision sets out how we will ensure that optometrists remain at the forefront of eye care provision.

A workforce vision: One year on

We launched our workforce vision for the UK in August 2022, here’s what we have achieved since.

A workforce vision: Two years on

Our workforce vision sets out to keep optometrists at the forefront of eye care provision, and continue to be valued and recognised as key healthcare professionals.

In the news

Optical sector bodies urge GOC to rethink approach to CPD reform

Joint response calls for public protection, clarity and evidence to be central to new system.

College responds to GOC consultation on the future of CPD for optometrists

We have responded the General Optical Council (GOC) consultation proposing to reform optometrists' Continuing Professional Development into a flexible, less prescriptive system.

UK Eye Care Data Hub updated with additional eye conditions

The UK Eye Care Data Hub, the most up-to-date and comprehensive model of the UK’s eye care workforce and eye diseases in one place, has been expanded to almost double the number of eye conditions and update aspects of the sector workforce data.

Good news - there’s still time to book Optometry Tomorrow 2026

We know how busy things can get, and you may not have had the chance to book your place before the original early bird deadline.