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The latest picture of vision impairment across the world.

We break down the 2021 England and Wales figures, highlighting age and deprivation demographics that will impact healthcare.

Since COVID-19 struck, independent sector providers (ISPs) in England have been playing a more significant role. We take a look at this changing landscape and the pressures facing other UK nations.

The college's key achievements in 2020-21: inspiring, informing and supporting optometrists, patients and the public.

Key statistics from 40 years of college research

Did you know the damage that careless contact lens disposal can inflict?

Contact lens usage now and in the past

Researchers explored whether visual information from a suppressed amblyopic eye can influence the conscious perception of stimuli presented to the fellow eye. We take a look at their study.

The four UK nations’ scopes of practice, pathways and eyecare initiatives are changing. Here’s how.

People of different ethnicities are at increased risk of different eye conditions.

Supporting patients in using their eye drops safely and easily.

How to offer patients the best help around headaches.

With an array of bodies working hard to represent the sector’s interests, this guide shows what each one does, and how they interact.

We highlight some of the takeaways from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ national cataract audit.

How the pandemic has created new trends in contact lens wear and compliance.

A snapshot of the domiciliary eye care sector’s past and current performance, how it's changing, and what it may look like in future as the UK’s population ages.

How frames and lenses are made.

Key statistics on optometry around the world.

The rules for disposal of recyclables, food waste and black bin waste generated by businesses are changing. Are you ready?

The key statistics behind stem cell therapy and eye health

How women are taking the lead In optometry and changing the face of the profession.

The College celebrates its 40th anniversary.

As Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics (OPO) celebrates 100 years of publication; we look at its global impact as a go-to resource for optometrists around the world.

The use of evidence-based optometry is encouraged, but research can be hard to decipher. We break down some commonly used terms.

The latest numbers from the General Optical Council (GOC)

A selection of the most significant sight loss demographics across the UK

Key facts about the effects of UV radiation (UVR) on the eye

Key statistics from the WHO World report on vision 2019.

Where do you start when writing a clinical case study? We summarise the steps with advice from College Director of Knowledge and Research Mike Bowen.