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26 March 2025
Shaping the future: The AI in Eye Care Summit
Artificial intelligence (AI)
23 March 2025
Celebrating World Optometry Week: Eyes on the future of optometry in the UK
Advancing optometry
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21 March 2025
Statement from the College on the Optical Fees Negotiation Committee (OFNC) GOS fees
21 March 2025
College welcomes recommendations to commission more optometry services within primary care
Advancing optometry
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England
20 March 2025
Stephen Perry Clark BSc MCOptom Prof Cert Glauc Prof Cert LV Prof Cert Med Ret: 1967-2025
Lives of our members
19 March 2025
Help champion the role of optometrists in England
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18 March 2025
Improving access to eye care: College responds to Northern Ireland Health Consultation
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Northern Ireland
18 March 2025
Advice to the public as hay fever season begins
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13 March 2025
The College of Optometrists responds to the abolishment of NHS England
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England
13 March 2025
The College issues a statement about cancellation of enhanced eye care services in Hampshire
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12 March 2025
College response to inquiry into Ophthalmology Services in Wales
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10 March 2025
The College appoints Chris Steele FCOptom as Clinical Editor of Acuity
4 March 2025
Eye on the future: College highlights from 100% Optical 2025
Advancing optometry
25 February 2025
Updated Clinical governance guidance supports quality improvement and excellence in optometry
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21 February 2025
Wales increases investment in financial support and research
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