Every patient deserves equal access to good-quality eye care, writes Helen Gilbert, so how can optometry settings provide the best level of service to those who are unable to communicate verbally?

College Council member Stephen on making a difference through domiciliary eye care and system redesign.

Optometry is a diverse profession, and optometrists have many opportunities and roles open to them once qualified. Sophie Goodchild explores the options and how to access them and talks to experienced practitioners about how they widened their career horizons.

The College, The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) and the Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians (FODO) back the Government’s commitment to put patients in the driving seat and give them more control and choice over their care.

Prime Minister has set out plans to end NHS England waiting list backlogs. Under the Elective Reform Plan, millions of patients will be able to access more appointments closer to home and get the treatment they need faster.

We are asking the public to make eye health a priority in 2025 and provide top tips for good eye health.

Podcast: The College Clinical Advisers discuss their highlights of 2024 and what to expect in the coming year.

The College joined the biggest national conversation about the NHS in England in order to keep eye health high on the agenda.

The Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning has called for the development of a coordinated approach to eyecare in its response to NHS England’s 10-Year Health Plan.

The College of Optometrists was invited to provide evidence at the parliamentary hearing on The Safer Phones Bill, a private member’s bill aimed at protecting children’s rights and well-being in the digital age.

They are also calling for urgent implementation in Phase One of the 10 Year Plan.

The Westminster government has launched a consultation on its 10 Year Health Plan to fix the NHS in England.