💻 Smarter optometry admin: AI essentials for your practice back office | Online CPD Course 🟢 1 Non-interactive CPD Point | #GOC Domains: Professionalism, Communication   Find out more and complete the course ➡️ https://coptom.uk/44t9zy2

The deadline to nominate for The College of Optometrists Research Excellence Awards is fast approaching. Help us recognise the individuals at any stage of their career whose research is advancing eye health and optometry. Submit your nomination by 8 August ➡️ https://coptom.uk/3U9DsS1

The summer edition of #AcuityJournal has just landed! Our lead article, ‘Being boring’, explores how visual perception influences boredom and how excessive smartphone use may disrupt that relationship. There’s plenty more to discover, so explore the new edition today ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4vRUUrt

Last chance to win £50! There's still time to take part in our annual member survey and be entered into a prize draw to win one of ten £50 Amazon vouchers. Complete the survey by Monday 3 August 2026 and have your say! ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4waq3aD

Have you had your say on the future of the Guidance for Professional Practice (GfPP)? Our public consultation is open to all eye care professionals, patients and the public. The consultation is closing soon, so please share your views by Monday 3 August ➡️ https://coptom.uk/3RQa9Dm

Hats are one of the simplest ways to protect your patients' eyes from the glare of the sun. Share these summer eye health resources with your patients. Patient information ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4fkMTFq Member resources ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4aWyZI5

Have you taken part in our annual member survey yet? It’s your chance to win £50 The survey takes less than 15 minutes to complete. Submit your feedback by Monday 3 August 2026, and you'll be entered into a prize draw to win one of ten £50 Amazon vouchers. Have your say ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4waq3aD

We recently joined the UKOA Neighbourhood Health Round Table to discuss glaucoma services and the #NHS10YearPlan. The College highlighted how community optometry can deliver more care closer to home with the right commissioning, digital integration and investment. #Optometry #IntegratedCare

The College assessors play a key role in developing the next generation of optometrists. From July, those eligible can apply for one of three affixes. The new affixes formally recognise the important contribution the assessors make to optometric education. Find out more ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4fqswqa

As the #WorldCup draws to a close, join our Museum Curator, Neil Handley, as we uncover objects that connect the world of eye care and the beautiful game. And if you'd like to experience everything The #BritishOpticalAssociationMuseum has to offer, book a visit today ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4feShcX

💬 "I performed a sight test on a patient and at the end realised they had recorded the encounter without permission. Can I ask them to delete it?" 📱 Head to the College Member App to join the discussion 💻 Visit Clinical Files on our website to read what our experts say ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4aY77mX

Following her inauguration at our recent AGM, Professor Irene Ctori FCOptom shares a welcome message to members and the wider eye care community. We look forward to working with Irene throughout her presidency as we continue to support our members, advance eye health and strengthen optometry.

Did you know that around 80% of the information processed while playing football is visual? That's just one of the insights featured in our new #AcuityJournal infographic exploring vision and performance on the pitch during the #WorldCup. Take a closer look ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4vw0fVn

Our annual member survey is now open! Allowing you to share your views on The College of Optometrists, your member benefits, and the support you need from us in the future. Submit your feedback by 3 August 2026, and you'll be entered into a prize draw. Have your say ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4waq3aD

This #GlaucomaAwarenessWeek, Clinical Adviser Daniel Hardiman-McCartney MBE FCOptom highlights why awareness matters. Patients: find trusted advice on our patient website ➡️ https://coptom.uk/44kjENW Optometrists: find your glaucoma resources on the College website ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4p8UE5D

Nominations are now open for The College of Optometrists' Research Excellence Awards! If you know a colleague, peer or mentor whose work deserves recognition, submit your nomination by 8 August 2026. Self-nominations are also encouraged. ➡️ https://coptom.uk/44EYpql

We're pleased to share that the Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education (SPOKE) has secured funding from The Central Optical Fund for a new 18-month project focused on careers outreach in primary and secondary schools. Read the full update ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4veNY7C

Our policy team met separately with Members of the Senedd, James Evans MS (Reform UK) and with Gwyn Williams MS and Safa Elhassan MS (Plaid Cymru). We look forward to continuing these conversations with policymakers and partners. Find out more in our Manifesto for Wales ➡️ https://coptom.uk/44Esx4S

Good luck to everyone sitting the #OSCE exams this week! A huge thank you to our wonderful team of examiners for their commitment to ensuring a fair, supportive and well-organised examination process. To all our candidates, we’re looking forward to welcoming you and wish you every success!

More than 500 optometry students are starting their Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) roles this July. A huge thank you to the supervisors, employers and university teams making these learning opportunities possible. Find out more about becoming a CLiP employer ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4geiBpU

With summer here, it's good to encourage patients to wear a wide-brimmed hat & to choose sunglasses that carry the CE or UKCA mark, which ensures the lenses offer good quality UV protection. Share this tip & our other summer eye health resources with your patients today! ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4v9BxK4

The College has submitted written evidence on the Health Bill. Welcoming the Bill's focus on integrated care, prevention & delivering more services in the community. Setting out recommendations to ensure eye care is fully recognised within future #NHS reforms. Read more ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4vK84rw

What role can optometrists play in clinical trials? In #AcuityJournal , we explore how optometrists are already contributing to clinical trials, what that involvement can look like in practice, and how more can get involved. Read the full article ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4xRXvDY

The College has launched a public consultation on the next edition of its GfPP, and we want to hear from you. GfPP supports safe, effective, and patient-centred eye care across the UK, helping to guide professional practice and decision-making. Open until 3 August 2026 ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4uQvcmU

In a recent Londonist feature, Matt Brown paid a visit to The British Optical Association Museum, located within The College of Optometrists & discovered some of the remarkable stories, and unexpected discoveries that make it such a unique place to explore. Read the blog ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4eDdrBg

At #OptometryTomorrow, our ‘Choose Your Own Adventure: Mapping Eye Care Careers’ session highlighted the many opportunities available across the profession. If you’re looking for inspiration, visit our career pathways area on the College website ➡️ https://coptom.uk/3CSTbN7

💬 "A patient who doesn't speak English asks for information about dry eye in their native language. Is it appropriate to use an AI tool to help?" 📱 Head to the College Member App to join the discussion 💻 Visit Clinical Files on our website to read what our experts say ➡️ https://coptom.uk/3SdVF01

The countdown to Optometry Tomorrow is well and truly on! After months of planning by the College’s Events team, colleagues from across the College are lending a hand with the final preparations for Optometry Tomorrow. We're looking forward to welcoming the profession to Harrogate on 14–15 June. 👋

🚨CMG Updates🚨 Our CMGs support you in practice and offer information on the diagnosis and management of a range of conditions that present in primary and first-contact care. College Members can log in via our website or app to explore a summary of the latest updates ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4ufqmix

On 30 June, join the joint sector webinar to explore how primary care optometry can play a fuller role across the glaucoma pathway. 💻 Live webinar | Glaucoma Care Reimagined: Empowering Primary Care Optometry 📅 Tuesday 30 June 2026 | 7.30 - 8.45pm Book today ➡️ https://coptom.uk/4u9CZM8