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New research shows parents confusion around their child’s eye health

7 May 2025 | Mumsnet, Optometry, News, Optometrist, Optician, Childrens Eye Health Report, Research

Nearly one in ten parents or carers (9%) will only take their child for their first visit to the optician if and when an eye health or vision issue arises, reveals a new Children’s Eye Health Report by the Association...

Humanitarian aid for World Optometry Day

28 March 2025 | SpaMedica, Lions Club International, Charity, aid, Global Eye Health, World Optometry Day, industry

Lions Clubs International, a charity dedicated to providing humanitarian aid across the world, is thanking SpaMedica hospitals for their support with improving global eye health this World Optometry Day. World Optometry Day took place on Sunday 23rd March, with the...

The College of Optometrists responds to the abolishment of NHS England

25 March 2025 | NHS England, Optometry, Optometrist, Gillian Ruddock, Government

Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom, President of The College of Optometrists, commented: “The announcement today of the scrapping of NHS England must not slow the progress of reform and the government’s plans to shift focus from hospitals to primary care. With...

The College calls for funding for primary eye care services to be prioritised to address NHS ophthalmology backlog

26 February 2025 | NHS, IPS, Private sector, Optometry, Optician, Optometrist, Royal College of Optometry

The College of Optometrists has welcomed the extra funding promised for NHS England as a necessary step forward to help reduce waiting lists but calls on the government to prioritise funding towards primary eye care services to help tackle the...

Mumsnet engaged by ABDO, College of Optometrists and OSA to promote children’s vision

17 February 2025 | 100%, events, meetings, Optometry, paediatric, Dispensing optician

Mumsnet, the most significant platform in the UK for parents to share concerns, ideas and information regarding their children’s wellbeing, has been engaged by ABDO, The College of Optometrists and the OSA. The biggest network for parents, the site attracts...

GOC approves SPOKE Project 5 output

28 June 2024 | GOC, ABDO, Optometry, opticians, optometrist

The General Optical Council (GOC) has approved the fifth output of the Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE). The output is now available to download from the College of Optometrists website.

Optometrists and ophthalmologists update their joint care vision

7 March 2024 | Optometrist, RCOphth, eyecare, Optometry, guidelines

The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists have published an updated joint vision for the continued collaboration of the two professions, to support the delivery of safe and sustainable eye care services in England.

AOP delivers world class education at record breaking 100% Optical

6 March 2024 | 100%, Optometry, Optometrist, Conferences, CPD, Education

The AOP provided over 120 hours of CPD accredited sessions to thousands of delegates from 24 to 26 February.

Don’t miss Optometry Tomorrow 2024

22 February 2024 | BCLA, optometry, optometrist, Optometry Today, contact lens, conferences, events

There is still time to register for the College of Optometrists’ flagship event, Optometry Tomorrow.

New CPD arrangements for specialty registrants welcomed by the AOP

14 December 2023 | GOC, optometry, optometrist, General Optical Council, specialty, ian beasley, Optometry Today, optician

The GOC has confirmed changes to the CPD scheme which enables contact lens opticians and optometrists with prescribing rights the opportunity to gain self-directed specialty points.

New essential guide for practice teams from Optometry Today

13 October 2023 | Optometry Today, Practice Team Guide, Guidebook, Johnson & Johnson

Optometry Today (OT) publishes new Practice Team Guide in partnership with Johnson & Johnson Vision.

Optometry Today’s new education resource for practice teams

9 August 2023 | OT, AOP, Optometry Today, Optometry, Johnson & Johnson, Education, Training

Optometry Today (OT) has released a new education package for optometry practice teams, delivered in partnership with the Association of Optometrists (AOP) and Johnson & Johnson Vision.

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