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From ocular allergy, through cosmetics and genetic disorders of the anterior eye, to driving without spectacle correction.

From shaping eye care’s future to championing road safety, AI innovation, and inclusive learning – we made an impactful start to 2025.

Guidance for optometrists on examining patience who drive.

Should you do a sight test to fill in a vocational form?

The College provides the latest news, research, advice and guidance on driving, and all the key optical topics. These are regularly reviewed to ensure you are completely up-to-date with your practice.

Clinical files: My elderly patient may attempt suicide after finding out they no longer meet the driving vision standard, what should I do?

In the second part of our series looking at the impact of ageing, Léa Suruge asks how to support older patients whose quality of life has been affected by age-related eye disease, and reviews the treatments available.

Not only is 2020 the year of vision, but it also happens to be Optometry in Practice's 20 year anniversary. Professor Leon Davies FCOptom, looks back at key publications to see what's changed in that time.

From national policy influence, historic celebrations and new beginnings, July to September delivered impactful milestones shaping the future of eye care.

This online course helps you practise a range of communication skills that are required for patient consultations, including listening, involving patients in decision making, breaking bad news and handling complaints.

Dr David Robert Grimes looks at the eye health issues that are making the news.

A snapshot of driver attitudes to requiring a vision check undertaken in a sample of 100 consecutive patients in optometry practice who held a driving licence.

Incredible side-by-side photos show the true impact common eye conditions, such as cataracts and short-sightedness, have on obstructing drivers’ vision

Podcast: Find out about Dr Joanne Wood's latest research on how “Refractive Blur Affects Judgement of Pedestrian Walking Direction at Night” and our latest campaign - Focus on Life.

A report on a survey carried out by the College and funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) indicates that optometrists have an important role to play in educating and informing older patients about their fitness to drive.

This article describes a retrospective study examining factors associated with vision and health that contribute to road injury collisions.

The College of Optometrists is encouraging drivers to consider their eyesight when driving.

Clinical files: Patient diagnosed with bilateral glaucoma with a visual field defect, do they need to notify the DVLA (or DVA)?

In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question to a panel of members.

Guidance on current visual acuity standards for driving in the UK and advising patients on their fitness to drive.

Vision plays a vital role in driving, and as a driver it’s important that you ensure you have the best vision possible.

Podcast: College Clinical Advisers Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom and Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom MBE discuss the highlights of 2025 and what to expect in 2026.

The clinical figures that count

Given that optometrists have a key role in ensuring their patients drive with their glasses, it is important to understand why patients choose not to drive with their best vision. This article provides a summary of a study addressing this key issue.

The College is supporting a major new road safety campaign called ‘Is Your Vision Roadworthy’.

Where optometry professionals come together for practical learning, CPD and fresh insight.

The clinical figures that count.

This Road Safety Week, The College of Optometrists and Association of Optometrists are urging all drivers to ensure they have regular eye tests to check their vision still meets UK driving standards.

The College believes that regular sight tests are critical to reducing the current and future risk of driving accidents.

Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

The latest College advice and resources on driving and vision

The College led the development of an independent report funded under the Department for Transport’s Road Safety for Older Road Users Research funding stream. 

Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

The list of ocular conditions that drivers must declare has been reduced.

Clinical files: A group 2 driver has been referred to you for a VA check - should you do a full sight test?

The College of Optometrists recently became aware of an updated list of notifiable ocular conditions that drivers must declare to the DVLA.

Clinical files: A patient has asked me to perform another Esterman for a second opinion after the DVLA told them that their visual field result didn’t meet the driving standards. Can I do this?

The College has responded to a consultation on disclosing confidential information about patients.

The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists have welcomed the move that will be the most significant shake-up of driving laws in a decade.

Take part in our latest research project in conjunction with the University of Warwick and the Department for Transport

Nearly a quarter of UK drivers who have been advised to wear glasses while driving admit to not wearing them behind the wheel.

The College of Optometrists has collaborated with the RAC on its latest research into the issue of headlight glare. Under-35s, and those in conventional height vehicles, are more likely to say headlights are too bright, though three-in-10 SUV drivers still say most are.

The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists say new research shows “current vision checks aren’t keeping pace with what’s needed to keep everyone safe on the road”

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.

Our joint response to the BBC feature on vision standards for driving and the calls made by affected families to prevent future road deaths.

The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists (AOP) have written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, calling for mandatory vision checks for drivers at first licence application and at every renewal.

The College's advice on checking your eyesight safely.

Our latest issue of Optometry in Practice looks at contributing factors to road traffic accidents

The College responds to DVLA's consultation on amending the Road Traffic Act 1988 to allow registered healthcare professionals to complete DVLA medical questionnaires.