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

Our workforce vision sets out to keep optometrists at the forefront of eye care provision, and continue to be valued and recognised as key healthcare professionals.

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

Podcast: College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom speaks to Rebekah Stevens, Lead Assessor at the College, about what true equity should mean for women.

We had a fantastic three days at 100% Optical 2025, connecting with optical professionals, showcasing exciting learning opportunities, and championing the role of optometrists in eye health care.

Welsh Government agrees additional financial support for optometry services, with new research centre to be established.

Taking place between 1 and 3 March at London’s Excel, 100% Optical is now in its 11th year and attracts over 10,700 global optical professionals.

The number of people with glaucoma, AMD and cataracts is set to increase over the next 10 years. This new online tool will be a critical planning resource for commissioners and providers of eye health care.

Prime Minister has set out plans to end NHS England waiting list backlogs. Under the Elective Reform Plan, millions of patients will be able to access more appointments closer to home and get the treatment they need faster.