Public health

We've issued a statement in response to the GOC's call for evidence to review the Opticians Act (1989).

In this article we draw on the results of our own research studies to identify some key communication issues in eye care consultations.

Guidance published recommending NHS commissioners to make better use of expertise in primary eye care.

In the letter, we highlight the importance of vaccination against transmissible diseases, and the responsibilities our professionals have.

Podcast: We talk to Elaine Styles optometrist and co-founder of Vision Care for Homeless People about providing eye care to some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Welcome back to the UK’s leading optometry event!

The national optical bodies (ABDO, AOP, The College of Optometrists, FODO, LOCSU) have worked with NHS England to develop the Optometry First model and are urging commissioners to take advantage of the full range of clinical expertise and infrastructure primary eye care has to offer.

A scheme for schools to have extra pairs of spectacles to improve vision and academic achievement is now being extended to benefit thousands of children, reports Kathy Oxtoby.

A message from Colin Davidson, College President.

The clinical figures that count.

Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.