Public health

Find out what the College has been doing to influence government eye care policy across the UK.

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

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.

As we leave summer behind and head towards winter, growing demands on the NHS will no doubt fill news headlines.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

We speak to Dharmesh Patel MCOptom, CEO of Primary Eyecare Services, about how focusing beyond clinical work has fostered a fascinating career.

In the first of a three-part series, Helen Bird explores the importance of biomarkers in indicating disease, some of the latest OCT imaging biomarkers and how they relate to optometrists’ work.

Anterior uveitis in a pseudophakic diabetic patient following early discontinuation of postoperative anti-inflammatory drops.

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney MBE FCOptom on why we should make clinical leadership and governance a priority.

As the days get shorter, many people feel sluggish and overly tired. This is especially the case for optometrists who often work in dimly lit rooms. Here, Sophie Goodchild explores simple strategies to boost energy, motivation and productivity during the dark winter months.

Kathy Oxtoby looks at best practice in domiciliary eye care, and how home visits can make a world of difference to patients, their families and carers.