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Congenital and paediatric cataract: Advances in diagnosis and management

4 December 2025 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Cataract
Congenital and paediatric cataracts are relatively rare, although prevalence varies significantly between countries, influenced by factors such as nutrition, immunisation policy and population genetics [1]. In the UK, around 3–4 of every 10,000 babies are born with cataracts. It’s a...

The creation of PlayDoh<sup>®</sup> models as an educational tool for teaching anatomy of the eyelid

1 July 2018 | | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - General
An understanding of the anatomy of the eyelid is essential for training in oculoplastic surgery. Active learning has been shown to increase knowledge and retention and has an advantage over passive teaching methods alone [1,2]. PlayDoh® models have been used...

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28 February 2026 -2 March 2026
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28 February 2026 -2 March 2026
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Moorfields Education: Therapeutics course

4 September 2024 -5 September 2024
Attendees can join one or both days of this course. The course includes a series of lecture webinars for hospital and community based optometrists who are interested in the therapeutic management of ocular conditions.

Moorfields Education: Refractive one-day course

12 April 2024
This one day course is suitable for refractive young and senior ophthalmic surgeons, both internal or external staff, optometrists, and refractive allied health professionals (nurses/technicians). With lectures from world leading experts and interactive discussion, this is not to be missed.

World Optometry Day 2022

23 March 2022 |
Today, Wednesday 23rd March, is #WorldOptometryDay. A day to celebrate the global community of optometrists and all the eye care professionals that support the ophthalmic health and wellbeing of many millions of patients.

The College of Optometrists appoints Chris Steele FCOptom as Clinical Editor of Acuity

24 March 2025 | The College of Optometrists, ophthalmology, Acuity, Clinical Editor, appointments, optometry
The College of Optometrists has appointed Chris Steele FCOptom, DCLP, DipOC, DipTp(IP), FBCLA as the new Clinical Editor of Acuity, the College’s award-winning professional development journal. Chris joins Acuity from his role as Consultant Hospital Optometrist and Head of Optometry...

Moorfields: Therapeutics CPD course for optometrists

19 November 2025 -20 November 2025
The Optometry Education Team is pleased to offer a comprehensive CPD course for hospital and community-based optometrists with an interest in the therapeutic management of ocular conditions.

College of Optometrists welcomes over 500 new optometrists to the profession at the 2024 Diploma Ceremonies

19 November 2024 | optometry, optometrist, opticians, opportunities, research, awards, achievements
Last week, the College of Optometrists welcomed over 500 new optometrists to the profession in two College Diploma Ceremonies in Westminster on 12 November 2024, where new members were joined by their family, friends and peers. The ceremonies took place...

The College of Optometrists publishes updated Clinical Governance Guidance to support quality improvement and excellence in optometry

19 March 2025 | optometry, optometrist, guidance, clinical
The College of Optometrists has launched its updated Clinical Governance Guidance to provide members with a robust framework that aligns with the healthcare landscape and primary care optometry workplace practices of today - and into the future. The guidance will...

Lothian Optometry Teach and Treat Clinic

1 December 2013 |
The Lothian Optometry Teach and Treat (LOTT) Clinic is a supervised training clinic for community optometrists with an interest in managing patients with acute eye pathology, normally managed in the hospital setting. LOTT, which is the first clinic of its...