A workforce vision: One year on

The College partners with Springer Nature to take OPO into its second century.

Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom marks the launch of the UK Eye Care Data Hub.

We speak to Dr Aleksandra Mankowska MCOptom, Lecturer at the Bradford School of Optometry and Vision Science, College Treasurer and Council member, about delivering eye care services to those who need them most.

The College welcomed two new Council members at its AGM, held in Birmingham on Tuesday 29 April 2025.

The College of Optometrists has awarded the first OptPE affix, its first-ever educational affix, to the inaugural group of optometrists who have completed the College’s enhanced training for supervisors.

The College is set to award the Optometric Practice Educator (OptPE) affix to a first group of optometrists at the AGM on Tuesday 29 April.