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18 August 2025
First CLiP placements mark milestone in optometry education
14 August 2025
College response to Welsh consultation on signed orders formulary
Dispensing
Policy
Wales
12 August 2025
Mandatory sight tests for drivers over 70 considered as part of new Government road safety overhaul
Driving and vision
Policy
11 August 2025
Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning elects Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom as Chair
CCEHC
England
5 August 2025
GOC publishes proposed changes to its business regulation framework following sector consultation
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Policy
1 August 2025
The College and Association of Optometrists call for mandatory sight tests for drivers
Driving and vision
1 August 2025
GOC approves resources to support transition to updated education and training requirements
Spoke
29 July 2025
Eye care leaders call for national standards in electronic health records
21 July 2025
Have your say on our Membership Satisfaction Survey 2025 for a chance to win a prize
14 July 2025
College expands online museum resources with historic glasses virtual try-on tool
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10 July 2025
GOC extends the Knowledge Hub to support implementation of new training requirements for three years
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3 July 2025
The College of Optometrists welcomes the new community-based approach to health care in England
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25 June 2025
Over half of parents don't fully protect children's eyes in the sun
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Public health
24 June 2025
College welcomes Welsh Health Secretary’s new funding to reduce waiting times for hospital eye care
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11 June 2025
The College of Optometrists responds to the UK Government’s Spending Review June 2025
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