Media campaigns

We regularly run public information campaigns on topics related to eye health. Contact our press office if you would like a copy of any of the assets. 

Our campaigns

Children's eye health

The College provides the latest news, research, advice and guidance on examining children, and all the key optical topics. These are regularly reviewed to ensure you are completely up-to-date with your practice.

Driving and vision

The College provides the latest news, research, advice and guidance on driving, and all the key optical topics. These are regularly reviewed to ensure you are completely up-to-date with your practice.

Headlight glare

The College provides the latest news, research, advice and guidance on headlight glare, and all the key optical topics. These are regularly reviewed to ensure you are completely up-to-date with your practice.

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In the news

Is hay fever causing itchy eyes? Advice from The College of Optometrists

Many people across the UK are already suffering with hay fever season symptoms, with hay fever season now starting as early as February and March*.

Too bright to ignore: Dazzling headlights problem worse this winter than last

More than half of drivers who are dazzled by headlights - 57% - say the problem has worsened over the last 12 months with only three-in-10 (31%) disagreeing, found comprehensive new RAC research supported by The College of Optometrists.*

College urges public to book their next regular eye test as part of New Year health resolutions

Make your eye health a priority in 2026 – top tips for good eye health.

Seven in ten UK adults support compulsory eye tests for drivers to improve road safety

The College of Optometrists and the Association of Optometrists say new research shows “current vision checks aren’t keeping pace with what’s needed to keep everyone safe on the road”

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