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8 January 2024
OBE for Welsh Government's Chief Optometric Adviser
Advancing optometry
Public health
20 December 2023
College responds to the House of Lords Committee inquiry report
Advancing optometry
Public health
19 December 2023
College statement on physician associates
Advancing optometry
Public health
19 December 2023
College offers support to new Minister for Primary Care
Advancing optometry
Public health
15 December 2023
Dialogue continues between The College and the NI Permanent Secretary of the Department of Health
Low vision
12 December 2023
The College provides advice on winter eye care
Children
Myopia
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11 December 2023
GOC’s CPD scheme now includes self-directed CPD
8 December 2023
Updated Guidance for Professional Practice published
1 December 2023
College Council Elections 2024 - nominations now open
Advancing optometry
30 November 2023
College podcast supports headlight glare campaign
Driving and vision
28 November 2023
Member alert: Bacterial infection linked with specific batches of carbomer eye gel
Independent prescribing
15 November 2023
College joins RNIB and colleagues from across the profession to launch the Eye Care Support Pathway
Advancing optometry
15 November 2023
College responds to concerns around access to vital eye care services in Northern Ireland
Low vision
15 November 2023
Outstanding contributions to the College and profession recognised with Life and Honorary Fellowship
Advancing optometry
8 November 2023
College welcomes over 460 new optometrists to the profession at 2023 Diploma Ceremony
Advancing optometry
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