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.
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.
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.
The latest edition of Acuity, the College’s professional journal, is now available in print and online.
The College’s Clinical Editor, Jane Veys MCOptom, on rabbits in the headlights and royally good handovers
Becky McCall looks at headlight dazzle on the roads, and why complaints about glare to optometrists are rising.
The College of Optometrists recently became aware of an updated list of notifiable ocular conditions that drivers must declare to the DVLA.
Incredible side-by-side photos show the true impact common eye conditions, such as cataracts and short-sightedness, have on obstructing drivers’ vision
The College of Optometrists is encouraging drivers to consider their eyesight when driving.
The College responds to DVLA's consultation on amending the Road Traffic Act 1988 to allow registered healthcare professionals to complete DVLA medical questionnaires.
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.
Clinical files: My elderly patient may attempt suicide after finding out they no longer meet the driving vision standard, what should I do?
Clinical files: A group 2 driver has been referred to you for a VA check - should you do a full sight test?