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Our Clinical Adviser comments on the recent news article in the Metro.

We explain the symptoms of hay fever and provide advice for managing symptoms for patients.

Our Clinical Adviser comments on a new study that small increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of AMD.

The College has issued the below statement in response to the ruling that iSpyEyes advertisements for coloured contacted lenses have been banned from Instagram.

You might be surprised to know that false eyelashes, glitter and novelty contact lenses can cause a serious scare when it comes to eye health.

College of Optometrists' research has revealed that up to 23%(1) of parents had never taken their children for a sight test

The BBC Wales newsreader revealed that she 'could have lost her sight' had it not been for her optometrist, according to the newspaper report.

The podcast episode features a woman with the neurodegenerative condition affecting visual processing and perception.

We are advising people against wearing novelty cosmetic contact lenses this Halloween, unless they have been supplied by an optometrist.

You may have read in the news this week about Bradley Walsh’s struggle with blepharitis, an eye condition which causes inflamed and swollen eye lids. Here's what our clinical adviser had to say.

Our Clinical Adviser comments on an article by the Daily Mail on pinhole glasses and whether they have any benefits.

Beloved British children’s book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has been re-released with entirely BLURRED text and illustrations to highlight the importance of children’s eyesight.

We explain the changes to the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in England and provide support for your patients.

College produces new hay fever infographic, pollen calendar and social media assets for members.

We've issued advice to help the general public look after their eyes during lockdown.

We are disappointed at the inaccurate representation of the role of the optometrist in this edition of Supershoppers (28 August 2019).

The College of Optometrists has welcomed an independent report by Which? magazine into online spectacle suppliers.

Our response to a recent contact lens promotion aimed at NHS workers

Coronation Street is currently running a storyline involving a character living with Charles Bonnet syndrome. We've listed a number of resources available to help keep you and your patients informed.

College of Optometrists encourages the public to seek eye care if they have concerns about their vision or eye health.

MILLIONS of Brits could be suffering from eye problems dubbed ‘coronavision’ after feeling that their sight deteriorated during lockdown, according to a study for the College of Optometrists.

Find out what our Clinical Adviser has to say about a study published by the University of Hong Kong linking COVID-19 restrictions, screen time and myopia in children.

Our advice on eye protection when working in the home or garden.

Our Director of Research, Michael Bowen, looks behind an alarming BBC news story about a Taiwanese woman who had four sweat bees living inside her eye.

In advance of the release of Apple’s new operating system IOS 13, The College of Optometrists has issued the following comment:

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.

Read our comment on a recent story about Grimes' experimental surgery to eliminate blue light.

Direct your patients to our brand new, easy to understand information on eye-related issues in new born babies. 

The College advises the public against wearing novelty contact lenses this Halloween unless they are prescribed.

Our Clinical Adviser comments on the story in the BBC about the woman who had gene therapy to try to halt the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Our Clinical Adviser comments on the BBC story about gene therapy to treat inherited retinal dystrophies.

Our Clinical Adviser explains the evidence for eye yoga.

Our Clinical Adviser has some tips for contact lens wearers.

College comments on BBC’s article on lens replacement leading to 'blind patches’.

The College's Clinical Adviser, Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom provides advice for contact lens wearers.

The College of Optometrists, Association of British Dispensing Opticians and the OSA partner in new campaign to raise awareness of the importance of children’s eye tests and better signposting for parents to children’s eye care professionals on the High Street.

New research shows that only 30% of kids always wear sunglasses on sunny days and more than a third of parents believe a hat or cap offers the same protection as sunglasses.

You may have read a recent article highlighting parents concern for their children’s eyesight at school.

The General Optical Council (GOC) has published the results of its 2021 public perceptions research.

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

Tricia competed on the popular BBC series 'Race Across the World' with chorioretinopathy.

Souleyman Bah, a contestant on The Apprentice who was fired last night, has a rare eye condition called RP.

Souleyman Bah, a contestant in The Apprentice has a rare eye condition called RP.

Our Clinical Adviser comments on the story about a teenager ‘blind’ from living off crisps and chips.

As the nights draw in and winter deepens, we may experience some problems with our vision, and find that our eyes need some seasonal care.

The College's advice on checking your eyesight safely.

You may have seen reports of the 'ring of fire' eclipse taking place on 10 June 2021. Read our advice on how to protect your eyes.

The Beverly Hills 90210 star revealed her eye health issues on a recent podcast.

Research published by the College to mark National Eye Health Week has shown that only 14% of people would visit an optometrist as a priority when thinking about taking care of their body.

Our Clinical Adviser offers his advice, following an article by The Express on the best supplements for eyes.

Find out what our Clinical Adviser has to say about a woman temporarily losing her vision following an eye tattoo procedure.