40 years of the College
Recognising 40 years of professional excellence in eye health.
Recognising 40 years of professional excellence in eye health.
On 1 March 1980, the British Optical Association, the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers and the Scottish Association of Opticians joined forces to become the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists), the professional examining body for ophthalmic opticians, and the foundation of the College as we know it today.
Throughout 2020, we will be commemorating the anniversary of our foundation in 1980 in a range of ways including blogs, podcasts and an Instagram campaign, which aim to get our members thinking and talking. We’re also producing 40 Years of Research, a booklet that highlights the impact of College funded research. Look out for our anniversary events throughout the year ahead, and in the meantime, take a look at our anniversary timeline for more information on the history of the College and our achievements and highlights from the last 40 years.
We’ve packed a lot into those forty years, so be prepared to scroll ... and scroll!