Public health

In the third part of our series on ageing, Anna Scott discovers how older populations with poor eye health affect supply and demand in the optometry profession.

How do clinicians choose between generic and branded drugs, balancing the need for patient safety against cost? Kathy Oxtoby takes a look.

The latest picture of vision impairment across the world.

It’s crucial to show empathy towards patients who are visually impaired. Kellie Smith explores how clinicians can get it right.

Three optometrists talk about the skills and experience needed to become an effective supervisor.

Our Clinical Adviser, Denise Voon MCOptom, tells us how we can take part in the nationwide volunteering initiative, The Big Help Out.

The College is supporting a major new road safety campaign called ‘Is Your Vision Roadworthy’.

College President Professor Leon Davies FCOptom represented the College at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Eye Health and Visual Impairment this week.

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

There have been some changes to the guidance on managing healthcare staff with symptoms of a respiratory infection or a positive COVID-19 test result.

College advises how hay fever sufferers can manage symptoms and minimise effects

Kathy Oxtoby looks at the role of the Physician Associate – and why one might be contacting an optometrist soon.