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Our vision for the future

Our aims are to ensure that optometrists' skills are constantly developed to meet new models of eye care and improve patient outcomes.

Latest consultations

The main purpose of the bill is to abolish NHS England and centralise its services, creating single patient records where patient health information is available in one place.

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Standards and guidance for non-medical eye healthcare professionals to deliver patient care in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Optometry careers

The GOC outcomes and competencies that qualify all optometrists to deliver MECS and CUES.

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In this guest column, Kevin Gutsell, President of ABDO, reflects on how closely aligned the professions have become – and must continue to be – as the eye care landscape evolves.

The Government’s 10-Year Health Plan is a crucial chance to expand and strengthen primary eye care by cutting hospital pressure and tackling inequalities in access across England.

Podcast: College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom talks to Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea, and Shockat Adam, Independent MP for Leicester South, about their work in Parliament advocating for eye care professionals.

The GOC outcomes and competencies that qualify all optometrists to deliver MECS and CUES.

Join the College at 100% Optical where we will be showcasing new learning opportunities, promoting the role of optometrists, and offering membership guidance.

Secure your place today and take advantage of the early bird discount for the best value tickets.

In 2026, the CLiP programme expands across UK universities, embedding supervised clinical training into optometry degrees.

Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom on the strategic plan for 2025–30.

We meet Sosena Tang MCOptom, whose diverse career currently includes roles with the NHS, RNIB, private practice and the College.

The contact lens specialist discusses his “life-changing”work and achievements in a long and distinguished career.

This week, The College of Optometrists formally presented Marsha de Cordova MP with an Honorary Fellowship at the College’s headquarters in London.

Becoming a College Council member is a great opportunity to represent your colleagues, promote your profession, contribute to the diversity of the College, and help shape the future of optometry.