📚 This #NationalEyeHealthWeek we’ve teamed up with Eye Health UK to gift school-based nurseries across England the book 'Topsy & Tim Have Their Eyes Tested!' Eye tests are free for children under 16 through the #NHS, helping to spot problems early ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4gHkR7p

👋 Thank you to everyone we met at the #TheHakimGroup event in #Nottingham! We spoke about #ClinicalLearninginPractice (CLiP), CPD, membership, supervision, the future of education in optometry, and led an interactive peer review on communication & leadership. #CollegeOnTheRoad

It’s #NationalEyeHealthWeek! This annual campaign highlights why looking after your eyes and having regular eye tests matters. We’ll be sharing tips on eye care across all ages and lifestyles this week. Find out more from #VisionMatters ➡️ https://www.visionmatters.org.uk/news/news

Angela Bishop FCOptom, honoured as a Life Fellow of the College, is funding new undergraduate research scholarships in paediatric optometry and binocular vision. Learn more ➡️ https://coptom.uk/3IefgbP #Research #Optometry #Paediatrics #BinocularVision

From spectacles dating back to the 1500s to an admiral in full costume, history came alive for 370 visitors at our newly renovated #BritishOpticalAssociationMuseum during the #OpenHouseFestival2025 #HeritageOpenDays event. Find out more and book a tour ➡️ https://coptom.uk/3JXIE6K

👋 Thanks to everyone we met at the @specsaversuk.bsky.social #PAC2025 event in #Birmingham! We had fantastic conversations about #ClinicalLearningInPractice (CLiP), trainee wellbeing, supervision, CPD and career progression. Great to see so much enthusiasm for the future of optometry!

A year of progress, together 💬"I feel that membership is an essential part of being an optometrist to liaise with others, help develop both your own specialisms & drive forward progress in the sector" Renew your membership for another year of excellence https://coptom.uk/4np62Iw

The #OpenHouseLondon and #HeritageOpenDay event is happening this Sunday, 14 September, from 12 noon. Join us at the #BritishOpticalAssociationMuseum at @CollegeOptomUK to explore eyewear through the ages, free of charge. 📸 Catch a glimpse in our gallery ➡️ https://coptom.uk/3KgW3qk

👋 Thanks to everyone who stopped by at the #BootsOpticians conference! We connected with eye care professionals, explored the future of education & hosted our session '#AI in eye care: Steering the future safely'. We'll see you at more events across the UK! #CollegeOnTheRoad

Celebrating the re-opening of the @CollegeOptom’s British Optical Association Museum! Curator Dr Neil Handley welcomed guests as Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town marked the official opening. The world’s oldest optical collection now begins an exciting new chapter ➡️ https://coptom.uk/465ywjp

Celebrating 100 years of Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics (OPO) Since 1925, the journal has published world-class research in vision science, reaching 400k+ readers. See how we marked its centenary with our event held at #GlasgowCaledonianUniversity ➡️ https://coptom.uk/461BEgq #OPO100

What happens beyond the diagnosis when someone loses their sight? Our latest #EyePod episode explores the emotional, psychological and everyday impact of sight loss with Dr Jasleen Jolly FCOptom and College Clinical Adviser Denise Voon MCOptom ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4oGc74N

⏰ Last chance to share your views in our member survey – closing 1 Sept! Your feedback helps us improve support and services, from clinical advice to learning materials. Complete it today and enter our prize draw for a £50 Amazon voucher. https://coptom.uk/4l4iBHJ

📅 Membership renewals are coming up! Take a moment to check your details are up to date so you’re ready to renew and continue benefiting from: ⚪️ Clinical guidance & CMGs ⚪️ Expert and peer support ⚪️ Our advocacy for optometrists across the UK ➡️ https://coptom.uk/mycollege

Visit the #BritishOpticalAssociationMuseum at @CollegeOptomUK during the 2025 Open House London & Heritage Open Day events! 📅 14 Sept 2025, 12–5pm 📍 Craven Street, London 🎟 Free entry, no booking required Find out more ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4mitB5I

🚨 New & updated Clinical Management Guidelines (CMGs) 🚨 ➕ NEW: Pseudophakic cystoid macular oedema (PCMO) ✅ Updated: Herpes simplex keratitis ✅ Updated: Herpes zoster ophthalmicus Members can view the latest guidance on our site or College Member App ➡️ https://coptom.uk/CMGs

This month marks a milestone in optometry education as the first students begin their Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) placements 🎓 16 students at ‪@uclan.ac.uk‬ are starting a 44-week workplace programme, supported & quality-assured by the College. Find out more ➡️ https://coptom.uk/3V3snPJ

As part of our joint work calling for mandatory eye tests for all drivers at licence application and each renewal, @collegeoptomuk.bsky.social & The AOP have published our five core principles for implementing vision standards, changes that could make roads safer ➡️ https://coptom.uk/3JfsepO

The College, alongside The AOP, have welcomed the proposed inclusion of mandatory sight tests for drivers over the age of 70 as part of an overhaul of #driving laws in the new #roadsafety strategy to be published in the autumn. See the full update ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4oEAyjh

We’re pleased to share that Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom, @collegeoptomuk.bsky.social President, has been elected Chair of the Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning (CCEHC). Dr Rudduck will take up the role in Oct 2025, guiding its work through major #NHS changes ➡️ coptom.uk/4lmooIP

We want to hear from you! Our 2025 Member Satisfaction Survey is your chance to share what matters most and shape the future of your College. Complete it by Monday 18 August and you could win one of ten £50 Amazon vouchers. Take part ➡️ coptom.uk/4l4iBHJ

England’s #Euro2025 hero #HannahHampton was once told she might never play sport after she was diagnosed with #strabismus as a baby. The goalkeeper's story is a reminder that eye tests, early diagnosis and treatment can make a lasting difference ➡️ coptom.uk/474t4Q2

A proud moment for the profession. Congratulations to our Life Fellow, Professor Shahina Pardhan OBE FCOptom, who received her #OBE from Prince William at #WindsorCastle, following her appointment in the King’s New Year Honours for services to optometry and preventing blindness.

The #GOC has announced an extension of the Knowledge Hub to support the implementation of the new Education & Training Requirements (ETR). The Hub will continue to be operated by Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge & Education (SPOKE) until 2028 ➡️ coptom.uk/40H6UPO

🤞 Good luck to everyone taking their #OSCE exams this week! Now is the time to demonstrate your skills and focus on doing your best! Thank you to our wonderful team of examiners, for their commitment to ensuring a fair and well-organised examination process. Best of luck!

#Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of preventable sight loss in the UK, but many people don’t realise they’re at risk. This #GlaucomaAwarenessWeek, direct your patients to clear, trusted advice on our patient website #LookAfterYourEyes ➡️ coptom.uk/46o7c1I

🎙️👀Talking eyes & saving sight on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire with Chris Mann! Glaucoma can affect anyone and often shows no symptoms. Early detection is essential to protect your sight. #IAmAnOptometrist #Glaucoma #GlaucomaAwareness

We welcome the updated #NHS10YearPlan and its focus on neighbourhood-based, preventative care. #TheCollegeofOptometrists sets out how #optometrists, already embedded in communities, can support delivery with funded, enhanced services that improve outcomes ➡️ coptom.uk/3U0AITH

We’ve been on @ITVNews & radio stations, raising awareness of #ChildrensEyeHealth 🕶️ Our Clinical Advisers shared why #sunglasses are a #summer must-have, with tips on protecting young eyes in the sun. Parents & carers can find out more on our patient website, #LookAfterYourEyes ➡️ coptom.uk/3GesTXo

🚨 The following Clinical Management Guidelines (CMGs) have been amended and updated: ✅ Conjunctivitis medicamentosa ✅ Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy ✅ Sub-conjunctival haemorrhage Members can view the changes here ➡️ coptom.uk/CMGs

Only 3 in 10 children always wear #sunglasses on sunny days. Our new research shows many parents think a hat is enough to protect their child’s eyes, but unfortunately, it isn’t. See more research results and help spread raise #SummerEyeHealth awareness ➡️ coptom.uk/3HYf9k3

🏰 #Disney and #Pixar's newest hero, #Elio, wears an eyepatch in the new film, offering positive representation for children undergoing treatment for vision problems. Learn about common eye conditions and what to look out for ➡️ coptom.uk/4jWbdNV

A new ‪BIOS Orthoptics report shows 75,000 children in England don’t have access to orthoptic-led screening. We are calling for better signposts for parents & updates to the red book to highlight regular eye tests from age 3-4. Read the @bbcnewslive.bsky.social article coptom.uk/4jVIwAH

Did you see our Clinical Adviser @danielhm.bsky.social on BBC Breakfast with Naga & Charlie? He spoke about #ChildrensEyeHealth, #NHS-funded eye tests, orthoptic-led screening and the importance of regular eye tests from age 3–4. #BBCiPlayer (skip to 01:18)➡️ coptom.uk/4lchzd0

#OptometryTomorrow is back! 📍 #Harrogate Convention Centre 🗓️ 14–15 June 2026 Two days of expert talks, practical learning and clinical updates to help you learn, connect and grow. Save the date and find out more ➡️ coptom.uk/OptometryTom...

Kids' sunglasses bought on online marketplaces unsafe and Illegal in the UK according to a new Which Magazine investigation. Great to hear Denise @collegeoptomuk.bsky.social on the airwaves providing top tips on what parents should look for in children’s sunglasses. www.which.co.uk/news/article...

A Which? report found 1 in 3 children's sunglasses bought online don’t provide the eye protection required. Our Clinical Advisers spoke to @itvnews.bsky.social, Channel 5 and more about what to look for, why it matters and how to keep them in good shape. More advice ➡️ coptom.uk/442Rbvd

How has @bbceastenders.bsky.social raised awareness of vision impairment in newborns? With advice from the RNIB, the show sensitively portrays baby Jimmy being diagnosed as severely sight-impaired and highlights the impact on families. Know the signs ➡️ coptom.uk/45mpdx2

In the first of our #OPO100 blog series, Editor-in-Chief Mark Rosenfield MCOptom reflects on a century of #research, from its 1925 origins as BJPO to its global reach today. See how past insights shape the future of vision science ➡️ coptom.uk/3HvFBBx

Following the #SpendingReview, we welcome the £29bn for the NHS in England funding boost and the focus on moving care closer to home. We're calling for investment in primary eye care to cut the #ophthalmology backlog, ease GP pressure and reduce hospital waits ➡️ coptom.uk/4l525I0

🎙 Our Clinical Adviser, @danielhm.bsky.social, was on BBC Suffolk radio spreading awareness about safe contact lens usage. For more essential tips, visit our patient website ➡️ coptom.uk/4l53TAR

How can clinicians lead the way in shaping #AI adoption responsibly? For the launch of our interim position on #ArtificialIntelligence in eye care statement, we hear from our Clinical Adviser @danielhm.bsky.social. Download the report from the College website today ➡️ coptom.uk/ai-interim-s...

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the BCLA conference at the ICC Birmingham! We spoke to a wide range of eye care professionals, discussing the College’s role in supporting their professional development. Visit the College website for updates ➡️ www.college-optometrists.org

Wishing #EidMubarak to all our members and colleagues celebrating #EidAlAdha! We hope you have a joyful time with friends and family ✨

🚨 CMG Updates 🚨 The following Clinical Management Guidelines (CMGs) have been reviewed and updated: ✅ Chlamydial conjunctivitis ✅ Pigmented fundus lesions College members can log into their account to view a summary of the changes ➡️ coptom.uk/CMGs

🎙️Join us in celebrating 100 years of our Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics (OPO) journal with two special #EyePod episodes! Hear from four of our former editors as they reflect on their time working on this impactful journal. Listen here ➡️ coptom.uk/3ZyVxc6 #OPO100

📚 New eBook editions are now available from our College Library and Information Services collection! Check out the catalogue and visit our website to download these handy resources today ➡️ coptom.uk/4cOTeay

🏆 Nominations are now open for The College of Optometrists' Research Excellence Awards, celebrating those advancing the profession through impactful research. Nominate someone who is making a real impact in eye health by Monday 30 June ➡️ coptom.uk/4jYYf2J

Thank you for joining us at #NOC25! Our workshop session and stand explored how the #UKEyeCareDataHub can help shape the commissioning of future local eye care services and support long-term planning and patient care. Explore the Hub here ➡️ coptom.uk/4g8Wopv

Nominations are open for our Life & Honorary Fellowships, recognising outstanding contributions to the profession and the College. Place your nomination by 23 May ➡️ coptom.uk/3YAQqb3 Pictured: 2024 recipients Dr Andy Hepworth HonFCOptom & Prof Shahina Pardhan OBE FCOptom