The professional body for optometrists

The College of Optometrists is the professional body for optometry. It qualifies the profession and delivers the guidance and training to ensure optometrists provide the best possible care. We promote excellence through the College’s affixes, by building the evidence base for optometry, and raising awareness of the profession with the public, commissioners, and health care professionals.

What we do

The College of Optometrists is the professional membership body for optometrists.

Meet the team

Our senior management team is responsible for the development and delivery of our strategic objectives and oversees the day-to-day operation of the College.

Strategic plan

Our strategy sets out our priorities for the next five years and how we will achieve them.

Annual Report

Optometrists and eye health colleagues across the UK demonstrated resilience, ingenuity and determination to overcome major challenges during this period.

A workforce vision for the UK

We believe optometrists should be at the heart of patient-centred eye care in the UK.

Advancing optometry