We've been fighting for you

The College has been working to improve your professional life

While you've been away, we've been campaigning for mandatory sight tests for drivers (gaining government attention), triggered a government investigation into headlight glare, and launched the UK Eye Care Data Hub to plan for and protect optometry's future.

College membership means you're part of a professional body that's actively fighting to make your job easier.

The definitive clinical answer in your pocket

When a patient asks a complex question mid-consultation, you don't have time to search outdated PDFs or wait for a colleague's advice. The College App gives you instant access to:

  • over 60 Clinical Management Guidelines, evidence-based, reviewed regularly, with full clinical images
  • the Optometrists' Formulary, the UK's definitive prescribing reference
  • Guidance for Professional Practice, the regulatory standard for competent care

Three seconds. One search. Complete certainty.

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What our members say

"I find the College an excellent resource that supports me in everyday practice. User-friendly and easy to navigate, with really helpful up-to-date information."

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SAVE £320 ON OPTOMETRY TOMORROW 2026

14-15 June, Harrogate

Are you planning to attend Optometry Tomorrow 2026? Here's something worth knowing:

  • Member ticket: £200 (early bird, ends 17 April)
  • Non-member ticket: £520
  • Your saving: £320

With an annual College membership costing £332  or under £28 a month (Direct Debit), attending Optometry Tomorrow essentially covers your membership for the year, and you gain year-round access to:

  • Clinical Management Guidelines via the app (with clinical images)
  • The Optometrists' Formulary and Guidance for Professional Practice
  • Clinical Adviser services (response usually within one working day)
  • CPD resources, webinars, and member-only events

 

Two days of CPD, networking, and clinical learning.

Early bird pricing ends 17 April.

Everything you need to practise with confidence

College membership provides the clinical resources that support your everyday decision-making, stay ahead with training and what is happening in the sector.

Clinical excellence:

  • instant access to Clinical Management Guidelines (CMGs) for over 60 conditions via the app
  • Optometrists' Formulary, the UK’s definitive prescribing reference
  • Guidance for Professional Practice, the regulatory benchmark for competent care
  • Clinical Adviser services (response usually within one working day)
  • patient resources (print and digital)

Your patients expect the highest standard of care. College membership ensures you can deliver it, every time.

Questions?

Contact our Membership team at membership@college-optometrists.org