A workforce vision for the UK

Our aims are to ensure that optometrists' skills are constantly developed to meet new models of eye care and improve patient outcomes.

A workforce vision: One year on

We launched our workforce vision for the UK in August 2022, here’s what we have achieved since.

Eye care workforce supply and demand

The College of Optometrists is leading a sector-wide and UK-wide, multi-professional eye care workforce supply and demand data modelling project.

More on advancing optometry

All eyes on Westminster

Olivier Denève, College Head of Policy & Public Affairs, heralds a new era in UK politics and calls for action to end the eye care crisis.

Advancing optometry Policy

College welcomes new Government and urges eye health to be prioritised

The College has offered its congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on their success in the General Election and on forming the next UK government.

Advancing optometry Policy Public health

Optometry Tomorrow 2024 conference draws 900 eye care professionals to Telford

The College of Optometrists and BCLA (British Contact Lens Association) welcomed around 900 attendees at Optometry Tomorrow 24 - now incorporating BCLA Focus on 28-29 April.

Advancing optometry

Optometrists and ophthalmologists update their joint care vision

Our vision for better integrated eye care services

Advancing optometry Public health

The College of Optometrists at 100% Optical

Taking place between 24–26 February at London’s Excel, 100% Optical is now in its 10th year and attracts over 10,000 global optical professionals.

Advancing optometry

Shaping the future

A message from Leon Davies, College President

Advancing optometry Public health