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13 October 2025
The College of Optometrists champions eye health at party conferences
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10 October 2025
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh awarded Honorary Fellowship of the College
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10 October 2025
New UK study finds widespread hidden sensory loss
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3 October 2025
Eyes on Diploma 2025 - Share your story
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1 October 2025
Inspiring the next generation: student roadshows 2025
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29 September 2025
Nominations now open for the President’s Research Medal
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26 September 2025
The College of Optometrists responds to the GOC’s 2025 Workforce Perceptions and Survey Findings
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24 September 2025
College partners with Eye Health UK to gift children's books to school-based nurseries
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22 September 2025
Primary eye care: Standing by to deliver the 10 Year Health Plan
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17 September 2025
College announces new research scholarships, grants and bursaries are open for applications
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17 September 2025
College member Angela Bishop FCOptom sponsors new undergraduate research scholarship
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16 September 2025
On the road: The College meets members and employers across the UK
16 September 2025
College museum welcomes 370 visitors for Open Day 2025
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5 September 2025
British Optical Association Museum re-opens with new collections and enhanced visitor experience
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4 September 2025
College welcomes government proposed plans to extend range of medicines that optometrists can supply
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