We know members are concerned about how to refer patients while systems are affected. Use a risk-based approach. This guidance applies only where your usual referral route has been affected by the outage.

The College of Optometrists presented its prestigious annual Research Excellence Awards to 2026’s winners at its annual Diploma and Awards Ceremony on 10 November at Central Hall in Westminster, London.

The College of Optometrists has awarded 10 new Life and Honorary Fellowships at this week’s Diploma Ceremony on Tuesday 10 November in Westminster, London.

On Tuesday 10 November 2026, the College welcomed over 500 new optometrists to the profession in two College Diploma Ceremonies held in Central Hall in the heart of Westminster, London. 

The first project delivered under the new SPOKE Knowledge Hub contract (2025-2028) has been completed, providing updated guidance and practical resources to support supervision across optical education and training programmes.

This online course is designed for those who want to facilitate peer discussions, either as part of a course organised by others, or as part of a self-directed learning group peer review.

Chris Steele FCOptom, Clinical Editor of Acuity, on how we can make the most of AI

Welcome to our newly elected College President Professor Irene Ctori FCOptom, who began her term of office at Optometry Tomorrow in June.

2026 marks the tipping point in the transition from the Scheme for Registration to the new world of Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP), with around 500 students and trainees joining practices through each route. Lizzy Ostler, College Director of Education, offers advice to learners and supervisors as they prepare for their early remote visits and first in-practice assessments.

The enthusiasm of Nkosi Yearwood MCOptom for improving eye care has led him into a series of leadership roles at just 26, while he remains focused on professional development.

Aston University’s School of Optometry celebrates its centenary in 2026. To mark the milestone, here are some of the biggest changes in optometry and at Aston over the past 100 years.

The College of Optometrists has responded to the GOC consultation on the proposed updated statement on testing of sight and proposed supervision and delegation standards.