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?

Ageing and eye health series

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?

A conversation about clinical care in Northern Ireland and a passion for research.

Handovers are an essential, but often overlooked, aspect of the patient’s journey. Abi Millar shows why handovers are so important and what it takes to get it right.

Léa Surugue asks why patients don’t show up to appointments and how to ensure greater attendance levels.

Where do you start when writing a clinical case study? We summarise the steps with advice from College Director of Knowledge and Research Mike Bowen.