Category: College of Optometrists

November 14, 2025
College launches new CPD course in myopia management
College launches new CPD course in myopia management
“In 2026, over three million children in the UK are forecast to develop myopia by the age of 18*.
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November 12, 2025
Optometry included in NHS England’s strategic commissioning framework
Optometry included in NHS England’s strategic commissioning framework
The College welcomes NHS England’s new strategic commissioning framework,
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November 5, 2025
Colleges speedy response to TRL Headlight Glare Research Report
Colleges speedy response to TRL Headlight Glare Research Report
The College looks to the DfT to take immediate, actionable steps to support drivers
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November 3, 2025
OPTOMETRY SCOTLAND MANIFESTO 2026
OPTOMETRY SCOTLAND MANIFESTO 2026
Optometry Scotland manifesto endorsed by AOP, FODO Scotland, ABDO and the College.
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October 30, 2025
The College’s response to the publication of the NHS’s Medium Term Planning Framework for England
The College’s response to the publication of the NHS’s Medium Term Planning Framework for England
College encourages ICBs to include enhanced primary eye care pathways
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October 30, 2025
Night Driving and Glare: Navigating the Hazards After Dark
Night Driving and Glare: Navigating the Hazards After Dark
Night driving in Britain is becoming increasingly fraught with challenges.
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October 24, 2025
College published 5-year Strategy Plan 2025 to 2030
College published 5-year Strategy Plan 2025 to 2030
The College of Optometrists has set out a new Strategic Plan 2025-30
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October 15, 2025
College announces official partners for Optometry Tomorrow 2026
College announces official partners for Optometry Tomorrow 2026
College announces official partners for Optometry Tomorrow 2026
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October 15, 2025
H.R.H. The Duchess of Edinburgh awarded Honorary Fellowship of The College of Optometrists
H.R.H. The Duchess of Edinburgh awarded Honorary Fellowship of The College of Optometrists
The reception took place on World Sight Day 2025
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October 9, 2025
Nominations now open for the College’s President’s Research Medal
Nominations now open for the College’s President’s Research Medal
The President’s Research Medal is the College’s most prestigious research award.
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