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

👋 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

📚 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

There's been a big surge of people getting injections of biologically active peptides without data to support their use or FDA approval (and off-label use). I've written about the status of 15 of them here, along with NAD+. erictopol.substack.com/p/the-peptid...

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

🎙️👀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’re at the same tipping point as we were with seat belts & smoking – only this time, it’s screens.” Powerful words from Dr Becky Foljambe & Jo Frost in the Summer of Connections guide. A must-read for parents this summer ⬇️ #ChildHealth healthprofessionalsforsaferscreens.org/resources/re...

📢 New study from @ucl.ac.uk : AI devices for l imaging are hitting the market, but evidence gaps remain. “How do we ensure safe, effective, equitable use of AI in eyecare? We must hold AI tools to the same high standards of evidence as any medical test or drug.” www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...

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

This new paper from @ucl.ac.uk highlights why it is vital to look to the evidence powering AIaMD for safe, ethical AI deployment in eye care! www.nature.com/articles/s41... #optometrist #Ophthalmology #AIinEyeCare #MedTwitter #AI #evidencedBased

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

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...

Just been on @WayneBavinShow @BBCSuffolk talking about Acanthamoeba, a serious risk for contact lens wearers & what steps to take for safe wear. 👁️ Never swim or shower in lenses 🧴 Don’t rinse lenses with tap water 👀 Have regular check ups 🚩 Pain, red eye or poor vision @collegeoptomuk.bsky.social

🧼 Think your shirt or washing-up liquid is safe for cleaning your glasses? Think again! Which? reveals that common methods can damage your lenses. #IAmAmOptometrist #LoveYourGlasses 🔗 Full guide: www.which.co.uk/news/article... #GlassesCare #OpticsTips #WhichAdvice

The whole team has been raising awareness with the public about the importance of helping children see clearly and dispel myths that relate to children’s eye care.

We were thrilled to showcase the #UKEyeCareDataHub at the @nhsconfed.org Primary & Community Care Conference! It was a great opportunity to demonstrate how the hub can support the planning and delivery of eye care services. Visit the hub today ➡️ coptom.uk/4g8Wopv

A @collegeoptomuk.bsky.social cantor around the UK via BBC local radio sharing our new child eye health report with MumsNet, ABDO & the OSA. We’re calling for: •Better optometry signposting 👁️ •Eye care in the Red Book 📕 www.college-optometrists.org/news/2025/ap... #ChildrenEyeHealth #NHS

This week, our #AI in Eye Care Summit sparked insightful conversations on AI’s impact, how we can understand its capabilities, adopt it responsibly, and ensure it transforms #eyecare with integrity and patient interest at the core. Join the discussion ➡️ coptom.uk/community

AI in sight: Steering tomorrow’s eye care today. Industry, clinicians and policymakers gather at @collegeoptomuk.bsky.social AI event. Read the write up by Optican Mag:- www.opticianonline.net/content/news... #IAmAnOptometrist #AI

Scientists claim they’ve discovered a new colour—one no human has ever seen. They call it olo. You can’t see it on a screen. You have to feel it with your brain. (Personally I am with the City Uni team, bemused and not convinced!) What do uou think? www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

AI is learning fast—really fast. New research from METR shows the “time horizon” of AI—the length of tasks it can do autonomously—is doubling every seven months. metr.org/blog/2025-03... #AI #HealthcareInnovation #EyeCare #Productivity #HealthTech #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalHealth

Excited to be at #WIREDHealth 2025 today at Kings Place, London—where the biggest minds in healthcare, tech, and policy are tackling the future of medicine, AI, and innovation! This morning Dame Sally Davis & Reed Hoffman set the pace for the day! #AMR #HealthEquity #AI

Interesting piece and pertinent observations from the Chancellor of Oxon. #screentime #achievement #socialmedia www.the-independent.com/news/uk/poli...

Great to see this eye health piece in British Vogue, with comments from @collegeoptomuk.bsky.social! www.vogue.co.uk/article/eye-...

Is screen time affecting children’s vision? 📻 Our Clinical Adviser, @danielhm.bsky.social, joined @bbcworldservice.bsky.social to discuss new research on rising child #myopia rates & shared advice for parents on prevention. Listen to the interview (skip to 27 mins) ➡️ coptom.uk/4bHUonL

We’ve just launched our updated Clinical Governance Guidance, providing members with a framework that aligns with the healthcare landscape and primary care optometry workplace practices of today - and into the future. Stay informed by viewing the latest guidance today ➡️ coptom.uk/3F6kvrV

Great to get the chance to talk with so many friends & colleagues, old and new - See you next year!

New research from The RAC supported by @collegeoptomuk.bsky.social reveals the growing impact of #HeadlightGlare on road safety. 6/10 affected drivers say it’s worsened in the last year, with more struggling earlier than expected. Find out more about the research here ➡️ coptom.uk/4gMXJ5N

📱 Screen time & myopia – the evidence is growing 👁️ A new meta-analysis of 45 studies, 335,524 participants shows excessive screen time may be a major risk factor for myopia onset AND progression jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #Myopia #EyeHealth #Optometry #ScreenTime #PublicHealth

Great to be on the airwaves today with the RAC policy team, Denise & Paramdeep. We joined BBC 5 Live, BBC London & lots of regions stations today to continue the discussion on #HeadlightGlare and its increasing impact on drivers vision. ➡️ coptom.uk/3QkqNXg ➡️ coptom.uk/4jZjv9b #IAmAnOptometrist

One reason Bluesky (still) works for news is that there’s no obvious, pervasive culture of misinformation. If someone you trust reshares something on, say, Syria, the odds that it’s a chud trying to troll people remains relatively low.

Robust evidence session for the ‘Safer Screen Bill’ proposed by Josh Macalister OBE MP & supported by Claire Coutinho MP. A step closer to helping ensure children are the confident, creative and curious generation of tomorrow, not enslaved to their devices. #SaferScreenBill #Evidence

🚨 National Eye Health Week is right around the corner – let’s shine a spotlight on the importance of regular eye exams👁️✨ We have been in the studio preparing & we can't wait for the week to kick off. Find out more at www.visionmatters.org.uk #EyeHealthWeek #VisionMatters #IAmAnOptometrist #NEHW