Our aims are to ensure that optometrists' skills are constantly developed to meet new models of eye care and improve patient outcomes.
In our response, we have highlighted the critical role of primary eye care and the optometric workforce in delivering integrated, cost-effective NHS services.
Standards and guidance for non-medical eye healthcare professionals to deliver patient care in a multidisciplinary team setting.
The College of Optometrists calls for vital community minor and urgent eye care services to be universally commissioned in England
The College partners with Springer Nature to take OPO into its second century.
Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom marks the launch of the UK Eye Care Data Hub.
We speak to Dr Aleksandra Mankowska MCOptom, Lecturer at the Bradford School of Optometry and Vision Science, College Treasurer and Council member, about delivering eye care services to those who need them most.
The College welcomed two new Council members at its AGM, held in Birmingham on Tuesday 29 April 2025.
The College of Optometrists has awarded the first OptPE affix, its first-ever educational affix, to the inaugural group of optometrists who have completed the College’s enhanced training for supervisors.
The College is set to award the Optometric Practice Educator (OptPE) affix to a first group of optometrists at the AGM on Tuesday 29 April.
By Professor Irene Ctori FCOptom, Vice-President of The College of Optometrists
The College of Optometrists welcomes Healthwatch England’s recommendations to commission more optometry services within primary care to reduce hospital waiting times and improve patient outcomes.
We all have the opportunity to ensure the 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS recognises the central role optometrists play in leading and delivering new models of care to improve patient outcomes.
Podcast: College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom speaks to the President and Vice President of the College about their journeys to leadership.
Independent MP – and independent optometrist – Shockat Adam talks about his first six months in Parliament and how he is bringing eye health care to the national stage.