The College has offered its congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on their success in the General Election and on forming the next UK government.

The College of Optometrists is calling on the next Westminster government to establish optometrists as the first port of call for anyone with an eye care issue.

The College has provided information to help you identify of cases and guidance on managing circumstances that are relevant to optometry practices.

The College has provided key information to help you identify cases and guidance on managing circumstances that are relevant to optometry practices.

Eye health issues that are making the news.

A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.

Jane Veys MCOptom on reducing the tears and fears of our patients

AI-powered retinal scans can predict a patient’s risk of developing a particular disease, writes Kim Thomas. But they raise ethical questions that are not easy to solve.

Becky McCall looks at the effects of menopause on the eye, and asks how optometrists can us their expertise to advise women.

Five years on from Acuity’s look at antimicrobial resistance, Kathy Oxtoby revisits the issue to find out if it is becoming more widespread, and how optometrists can take action to reduce its impact.

What is the impact of global warming on eye health? Sophie Goodchild looks at the science and provides an update on the latest learning for optometrists about UV protection for patients.

In each issue, Acuity poses a topical question to a panel of members.