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The history, evolution and future of optical coherence tomography

25 November 2024
OCT has made it possible to capture a detailed 3D image of the retina, revolutionising ophthalmic diagnostics and optometric practice. Professor Fujimoto, inventor of OCT, visits us from MIT to speak on the transformative impact of OCT and its future role in AI diagnostics, vision and wider healthcare.

Patient safety – is this achieved in optometry with CET?

1 August 2018 | | EYE - General
Collecting points and ticking boxes – as we come to the end of another three year cycle of continuing education and training (CET), the rush to ensure that everything has been completed on the myGOC (General Optical Council) dashboard feels...

Clinical Observation Days Pave Way for Next Generation of Optometrists

17 May 2022
Optometry students at Glasgow Caledonian University have taken part in a series of clinical observation days at one of the UK’s leading eye surgery clinics, as part of a new programme giving student optometrists experience of modern day surgical practice.

College announces official partners for Optometry Tomorrow 2026

28 October 2025 | The College of Optometrists, Annoucement, optometry, events, education
New partnerships will further expand the flagship conference’s renowned learning programme for 2026’s delegates. The College of Optometrists has today announced that the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, Royal College of Nursing and Royal College of Ophthalmologists will be its...

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.

New BCLA President stresses importance of embracing change

21 June 2023 | BCLA, optometry, Specsavers, Rakesh Kapoor
‘If you don't keep up you risk going out of business’ – new BCLA President stresses importance of embracing change.

Exeter clinic manager wins VCHP Volunteer Award

10 October 2023 | VCHP, Volunteering, awards, Ben Miles, Zoe Haigh, Exeter
Exeter VCHP clinic manager, Zoe Haigh, has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the charity during the past six years.

Thomson Software pledges support for new VCHP clinics

11 December 2023 | charity, homeslessness, VCHP, Thomson Software Solutions, TSS, David Thomson, optometry
Thomson software Solutions has pledged to support all the new Vision Care for Homeless People clinics which are scheduled to open in the next five years throughout the UK.

Global Lens on Eyecare

21 April 2026
CBM Ireland presents Global Lens on Eyecare

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.

Moorfields Education: Flashes and floaters: A masterclass for optometrists and allied health professionals

22 January 2024
Free webinar! Open to optometrists and allied health professionals. This is your chance to understand the causes and management of symptomatic vitreous opacities with guidelines for referral.

Moorfields Education: Paediatric glaucoma

20 November 2024
Brand new course! Open to nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, as well as ophthalmologists at all levels, including trainees and glaucoma fellows and consultants who are also involved in this condition.