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High levels of public trust in optometry supports extended services closer to home, says AOP

New research published by the General Optical Council (GOC) last week shows high levels of confidence in optical practitioners.

World leading ophthalmology experts join line-up at free optometry summit in Bristol

Up to 12 CPD points on offer as SpaMedica hosts its 2023 Optometry Conference at The Bristol Pavilion on 26 November.

More than 500 optometry students begin Clinical Learning in Practice roles this July

This July, The College of Optometrists will welcome more than 500 optometry students across the UK to their Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) roles, marking the largest intake yet into the profession’s new integrated work-based learning programme. The new cohort...

Early bird bookings are open for Optometry Tomorrow 2024 – now incorporating BCLA Focus

Taking place from 28-29 April 2024, at the Telford International Centre, the flagship conference of The College of Optometrists now incorporates the biennial UK conference of the British Contact Lens Association.

Orbis UK partners with optometry podcast Beedie on Eyewear to spotlight global eye health

International eye care charity Orbis UK has partnered with Beedie on Eyewear: The Podcast for its second season, highlighting the global problem of avoidable sight loss to audiences in the optical sector. Hosted by optometrist Beedie, the weekly podcast takes...

AOP roadshow: Optometry on the agenda – Northern Ireland (Belfast)

Optometry Evolution: Ophthalmic Nurse Cataract Assessment Course

Optometry Evolution: Eye emergency awareness and triage tutorial for Practice Support staff

Topcon Healthcare @ 100% Ophthalmology: The future of AI and precision medicine in optometry

@11:30 – 12:30 John Marshall will outline the necessity for precision digital medicine and highlight the significance of 100% Optical as a platform for unveiling scientific advancements in optometry.

Common Diagnostic Mistakes in Community Optometry and How to Avoid Them

Supporting optical professions throughout the pandemic

A letter has been released to go to all optical professionals on behalf of the professional bodies and government bodies responsible for ophthalmic dispensing and optometry.

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

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...