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We’ve published our interim position on the safe, ethical & evidence-based use of #AI in #optometry. Developed by the College in collaboration with optical bodies & experts, the statement sets out principles for evaluating & integrating AI tools safely ➡️ coptom.uk/ai-interim-sta…

How can clinicians lead the way in shaping AI adoption responsibly? For the launch of our interim position on AI in eye care statement, we hear from our Clinical Adviser Daniel Hardiman-McCartney MBE. Download the report from the College website today ➡️ coptom.uk/ai-interim-sta…

🎙 Our Clinical Advisor Daniel Hardiman-McCartney MBE was on the BBC Suffolk spreading awareness about safe contact lens usage. For more essential tips, visit our patient website ➡️ coptom.uk/4l53TAR

Following the #SpendingReview, we welcome the £29bn NHS 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

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

How has BBC EastEnders 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

Kids' sunglasses bought on online marketplaces unsafe and Illegal in the UK according to a new Which? investigation. Great to hear College of Optometrists on the airwaves providing top tips on what parents should look for in children’s sunglasses. which.co.uk/news/article/k… #Sunglasses

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

#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/OptometryTomor…

We’re supporting Royal Pharmaceutical Society update of the DPP Competency Framework, a helpful resource for all prescribing professions, including optometry. Optometrists are encouraged to take part in the consultation, open until 21 July. Share your views here ➡️ coptom.uk/3SQx7HB

Did you see our Clinical Adviser Daniel Hardiman-McCartney MBE 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

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 BBC News (UK) article coptom.uk/4jVIwAH

🏰 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

🚨 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

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. Patients can find out more on #LookAfterYourEyes ➡️ coptom.uk/3GesTXo

Last chance to nominate for the Research Excellence Awards 2025 Help us celebrate the researchers transforming optometric practice and shaping the future of eye care. Nominations close on Monday, 30 June ➡️ coptom.uk/4jYYf2J

#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 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. College of Optometrists sets out how #optometrists, already embedded in communities, can support delivery with funded, enhanced services that improve outcomes ➡️ coptom.uk/3U0AITH