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College of Optometrists responds to Government’s reform plans for elective care

23 January 2025 | nhs, optometry, royal college, politics, government, labour party, Keir Starmer
The College of Optometrists welcomes the Government’s commitment to ensure patients receive the care they need at the right time and the right place. Currently, 600,000 people are on NHS waiting lists to begin treatment for ophthalmology in England, making...

The College of Optometrists announces new research scholarships, grants and bursaries are open for applications

7 October 2025 | awards, funding, grants, opportunities, optometry
The College of Optometrists has announced its programme of financial support for undergraduate students, postgraduate students and members engaging in research projects in the 2025-2026 academic year is open for applications. The College has a long history of providing financial...

Are hospital cataract services managing more complex cases?

5 August 2026 | | EYE - Cataract
An audit of referral pathways and case mix in hospital cataract services. Cataract is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, causing severe visual impairment, particularly within ageing populations [1]. Gradual lens opacification impairs contrast sensitivity, visual acuity and overall...
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Corneal Topography in Clinical Practice (Pentacam System)

1 February 2014 | | EYE - Imaging, EYE - Cornea, EYE - General
This book is based upon one device, the Pentacam, developed by OCULUS, and is primarily aimed at those who wish to familiarise themselves with the Pentacam system and need a text to complement the instrument operations manual. It is laid...

New online tool will be a critical planning resource for commissioners and providers of eye health care

11 February 2025 | optometry, research, AMD, glaucoma, cataracts, UK Eye Care Data Hub, technology
Eye disease is a major contributor to national health service backlogs, and the number of cases is set to significantly increase with an ageing population. Organisations from across the UK’s eye care sector, including the Association of British Dispensing Opticians...

New College President announced at The College of Optometrists’ AGM

17 June 2026 | optometry, appointments
The College of Optometrists has welcomed Professor Irene Ctori FCOptom as the professional body’s new President at the College’s AGM, held in Harrogate during Optometry Tomorrow, the College’s flagship conference. Professor Irene Ctori previously served as Vice-President of the College...

CHEC Announces Collaboration with Award-winning Eyecare Company

4 October 2022
Leading ophthalmologist Nikolina Budimlija to host CPD event in early October. Collaboration with family run Scope Eyecare reflects CHEC’s continued expansion of services and expertise.

The College of Optometrists welcomes recommendations to increase support for NHS eyecare costs

30 April 2025 | optometry, optometrists, infrastructure, financial support, news
Sarah Cant, Director of Policy and Strategy, The College of Optometrists, commented: “The College of Optometrists welcomes Healthwatch England’s recommendations to increase the support available for people on low incomes so that they can meet the costs of eyecare, a...

An eyeful of independence

1 August 2014 | | EYE - General
Scots will decide this September whether or not Scotland should be an independent sovereign state. “As all key areas of our business are already fully devolved, it’s very much business as usual for us,” noted a spokesperson for Healthcare Improvement...

Primary eyecare welcomes Government’s commitment to improve access to care

4 February 2025 | primary care, optometry, optician
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO), The College of Optometrists and the Federation of Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians (FODO) back the Government’s commitment to put patients in the driving seat and give them more control and choice over their...

The College of Optometrists updates its glaucoma higher qualifications to reflect evolving clinical practice

25 August 2026 | optometry, training
The College of Optometrists has today published updated learning outcomes for the three postgraduate level qualifications. The review included in-depth consultation with representatives from current course providers, subject matter experts, employers, qualification holders and other stakeholders, to evaluate the curriculum...

The College Museum opens its doors for September’s Open House Weekend

7 September 2026 | optometry
The College of Optometrists opens its doors to the public for the Open House Festival and Heritage Open Days on Sunday 13 September. Visitors can drop-in for self-guided tours of the British Optical Association Museum, home to the world’s oldest...