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.
Taking place between 24–26 February at London’s Excel, 100% Optical is now in its 10th year and attracts over 10,000 global optical professionals.
A message from Leon Davies, College President
How women are taking the lead In optometry and changing the face of the profession.
Welcome to the UK's leading optometry conference - our flagship CPD event!
Voting opens on 25 January for The College of Optometrists' Council election.
Shadow Health Minister, Karin Smyth MP, has outlined Labour’s plans to support improved eye care services.
David O'Sullivan MCOptom, the Welsh Government's Chief Optometric Adviser, has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) ‘for services to eye care in Wales’.
We welcome the publication of the House of Lords Committee inquiry report on integrating primary and community care and are pleased to see that the Committee has accepted our main recommendations.
The College of Optometrists issues statement regarding the government announcement that the Physician Associate (PA) role is to be regulated by the General Medical Council (GMC).
The College has offered support in addressing some of the key challenges the NHS faces in delivering eye care services.
Becoming a College Council member is a great opportunity to represent your colleagues, promote your profession and help shape the future of optometry.
In this session, we will explore how to expand your scope of practice as an optometrist.