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

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

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.

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

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

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.