Public health

A message from Leon Davies, College President - Autumn 2022.

The clinical figures that count - Autumn 2022.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology - Autumn 2022.

The College’s Clinical Editor, Jane Veys MCOptom, on rabbits in the headlights and royally good handovers

The Opticians Act 1989 underpins the General Optical Council’s regulatory work. Sophie Goodchild looks at why a review was needed, the response from stakeholders, and the next steps.

Becky McCall looks at headlight dazzle on the roads, and why complaints about glare to optometrists are rising.

Clinical Adviser for the College Daniel Hardiman-McCartney FCOptom on how to ensure a sustainable optometry workforce.

Clinical case studies can make a small but important contribution to the sum of clinical knowledge. Why do we need them, asks Kim Thomas, and how do you write one?

Kathy Oxtoby introduces the first article in a series on an ageing population and the implications for eye health and the optometry profession in the UK.

Adrian O’Dowd examines whether it is time for a change that will enable optometrists to certify patients as visually impaired.

Reducing the carbon footprint of optometry is increasingly crucial but, asks Steve Smethurst, how can we do it effectively?