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Lisa Gerson has received the honour for services to optometry, education and social cohesion.

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Make your eye health a priority in 2026 – top tips for good eye health.

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The College, the RAC, and Baroness Hayter have campaigned for the causes of headlight glare to be further investigated and addressed.

A bill introduced by Shockat Adam MP proposes a nationally consistent, optometry-led glaucoma testing service in England to shift care from hospitals to community practices.

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

As a key stakeholder, have your say and help shape the content of the upcoming 2026 Guidance for Professional Practice. Share your feedback by 30 March.

UK optometrists are invited to take part in a pioneering Foresight research project to build a retinal imaging database.

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*.

This week, The College of Optometrists formally presented Marsha de Cordova MP with an Honorary Fellowship at the College’s headquarters in London.

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.

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In 2026, the CLiP programme expands across UK universities, embedding supervised clinical training into optometry degrees.

The College has expanded its range of online courses, specialty independent prescribing CPD, webinars, peer reviews and Docet resources for 2026.

Becoming a College Council member is a great opportunity to represent your colleagues, promote your profession, contribute to the diversity of the College, and help shape the future of optometry.

Government proposals for mandatory eyesight testing for drivers over the age of 70 follow active campaigning by The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists on road safety.

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

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.*

Join the College at 100% Optical where we will be showcasing new learning opportunities, promoting the role of optometrists, and offering membership guidance.

The elected candidate in your region will represent you on the Council for the next three years.

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.