The College is protecting your clinical future
We're leading the profession's response to rapid change
While you've been away, the College has been leading the profession's response to these changes - publishing position statements on AI adoption, launching the UK Eye Care Data Hub, and ensuring optometrists have evidence-based guidance as technology and scope of practice expand.
College membership means you're connected to the source of clinical intelligence as the profession evolves.
Access emerging clinical evidence
Stay current with the research that matters to your practice
When new clinical evidence emerges, you need access to it quickly - not months later through secondhand summaries.
What you get:
- Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics (OPO)
Full online access to the UK's leading peer-reviewed optometry research journal. Published articles on clinical research, vision science, and evidence-based practice. Get emerging evidence on myopia management, AI applications, advanced imaging, and new treatment protocols. - Acuity
Our professional development journal with clinical updates, case studies, and expert analysis on the techniques and technologies changing practice. Available in print and digital. - College Library and Information Services
Access specialist librarians who can conduct literature searches, source research papers, and support CPD on niche clinical topics. - Clinical update webinars
Regular expert-led sessions on new guidance, emerging evidence, and evolving scope of practice.
Under £28 per month (Direct Debit) or £332 annually. Tax-deductible.
What our members say
"It is essential in daily practice and in my optometry development that I have at least one trusted resource that I can rely upon to provide gold standard advice and the College fills that role."
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Optometry Tomorrow 2026
Where clinical innovation happens. 14-15 June, Harrogate
Optometry Tomorrow 2026 is where leading researchers, clinical innovators, and academics gather to share the latest developments in vision science and clinical practice.
For intellectually curious practitioners who want to engage with cutting-edge optometry, this is where you need to be.
- member ticket: £200 (early bird, ends 17 April)
- non-member ticket: £520
- your saving: £320
With annual College membership at £332, attending Optometry Tomorrow essentially covers your membership for the year, plus you gain year-round access to:
- OPO, full online access
- Acuity, award-winning CPD journal
- College Library and Information Services
- research grants and specialist job board
- member app communities
Two days of research presentations, clinical innovation, and networking with peers at the forefront of the profession.
Early bird pricing ends 17 April.
Everything you need to stay current
Clinical intelligence:
- Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics (OPO) - full online access to emerging research
- Acuity - award-winning CPD journal with clinical updates and expert analysis
- College Library and Information Services - specialist literature searches
- Clinical Management Guidelines (CMGs) - evidence-based protocols for over 60 conditions
- Clinical update webinars - expert sessions on new guidance and techniques
Professional development:
- CPD hub - courses, podcasts, and structured learning
- Optometry Tomorrow 2026 - flagship conference for clinical innovation
- Member app communities - discuss new developments with peers
- Research grants and conference funding (for those pursuing research)
Clinical resources:
- Clinical Adviser services (response usually within one working day)
- Optometrists' Formulary
- Guidance for Professional Practice
- patient resources
Under £28 per month (Direct Debit) or £332 annually. Tax-deductible.
Stay ahead with College membership.
Questions?
Contact our Membership team at membership@college-optometrists.org
Membership fees are tax-deductible. Annual renewal applies.