Category: College of Optometrists

The College of Optometrists responds to the UK Government’s Spending Review June 2025
Government to prioritise funding towards primary eye care services
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The College of Optometrists publishes Interim Position on AI in Eye Care
Artificial intelligence is already transforming health care, and eye care is no exception
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A policy review from the College on MECS & CUES
Additional qualifications beyond standard optometry training are not required for delivering urgent eye care safely
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Healthcare reforms must include wider use of primary eye care, optical leaders urge
OFNC and College have written to the Minister for Care, Stephen Kinnock
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Lack of funding threatens commissioning of urgent care eye services in England
Community-based and optometry-led eye care services deliver safe, effective patient care
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Nomination invited by College for Research Excellence Awards 2025
The awards are now open for nominations until Monday 30th June 2025.
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The College of Optometrists awards its first Optometric Practice Educator (OptPE) affix
Supporting supervisors in the transition to CLiP: the new route to qualification
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AOP supports Healthwatch England’s call
The latest report further demonstrates the value of the services available in High Street opticians to the public,
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Shaping the future: The College of Optometrists Holds AI in Eye Care Summit
College discussed and defined a shared vision for the future of artificial intelligence (AI)
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Greater awareness of children’s Vision care is urged by the profession
Only 35% of children who need glasses having prescription sunglasses
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