College of Optometrists

1. Research shows students value College support

   17 February 2012

   Recent research conducted by the College of Optometrists has shown that the main reason people decided to study optometry was the link to health, promoting healthy living and making a difference within their local communities.

2. Report into glaucoma referrals published by NHS Evidence

   17 February 2012

   NHS Evidence has published research by College Treasurer David Parkins describing how an enhanced service has realised savings of 62% against the hospital eye service tariff.

3. College in the news

   17 February 2012

   The College has had a very busy month; we've been pushing hard on proactive media outreach and has generated a selection of positive press coverage.

4. Scheme for Registration OSCE results - available here

   3 February 2012

   The results of the Scheme for Registration OSCE January 2012 are now available.

5. Register for OSCE results

   23 January 2012

   The results of the January OSCE will be published online on Friday 3 February 2012.

6. College accredits new Higher Qualifications

   17 January 2012

   Following the launch of the College of Optometrists' Higher Qualifications Framework and learning outcomes for the Glaucoma Certificate and Higher Certificate, the College is pleased to announce that it has accredited the first two certificate courses in Glaucoma.

7. College research shows cause for concern about ready-made spectacles

   5 January 2012

   The results of research commissioned by the College of Optometrists shows that many ready-made spectacles are not of appropriate quality to match the advertising around them.

8. Optometry Tomorrow 2012 - a cutting edge conference

   3 January 2012

   Optometrists are now booking their places at the premier optometric event of the year - Optometry Tomorrow 2012.

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