It’s crucial to show empathy towards patients who are visually impaired. Kellie Smith explores how clinicians can get it right.

Three optometrists talk about the skills and experience needed to become an effective supervisor.

Our Clinical Adviser, Denise Voon MCOptom, tells us how we can take part in the nationwide volunteering initiative, The Big Help Out.

The College is supporting a major new road safety campaign called ‘Is Your Vision Roadworthy’.

College President Professor Leon Davies FCOptom represented the College at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Eye Health and Visual Impairment this week.

The podcast episode features a woman with the neurodegenerative condition affecting visual processing and perception.

There have been some changes to the guidance on managing healthcare staff with symptoms of a respiratory infection or a positive COVID-19 test result.

College advises how hay fever sufferers can manage symptoms and minimise effects

Kathy Oxtoby looks at the role of the Physician Associate – and why one might be contacting an optometrist soon.

The General Optical Council (GOC) has presented a draft response to its call for evidence on the need for change to the Opticians Act (1989) and the consultation on associated GOC policies to its Council.

Members have been invited to have their say on the Guidance for Professional Practice - updated once every three years.

We are saddened to read reports that hundreds of patients have lost their sight completely, or had it irreparably damaged because of NHS backlogs in England.