Did you know...higher qualifications reflect the reality of clinical optometry

29 October 2025
Autumn 2025
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College-accredited higher qualifications reflect the evolving reality of day-to-day clinical optometry practice. They prepare optometrists for enhanced roles and expanded responsibilities.

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