College of Optometrists

Congratulations to former @CollegeOptomUK Council member Lisa Gerson MCOptom on her #MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List, recognising her services to #optometry, education and social cohesion.

Discover more ➡️ coptom.uk/4qhy8au

#WeAreOptometry

New 2026 College member resources are now available 🎉

Updated #LinkedIn banners, window stickers and logos are ready to download, helping patients recognise your membership of The College of Optometrists.

Log in to your member account to get started ➡️ coptom.uk/MemberResources

We welcome the government’s decision to commission further research into #HeadlightGlare, including the role of vehicle design factors, as part of its new #RoadSafety strategy. This follows joint calls from the @CollegeOptomUK @TheRAC_UK & @HayteratLords➡️ coptom.uk/3YrHIvp

💻 Live webinar - #AI, optometry & the retina: where are we and where are we going (quickly)?

📅 Wed 28 January
🕣 7.30- 8.45pm

Join Prof Emanuele Trucco to discuss how AI is used in retinal imaging, the limits and ethical questions ahead.

Book today ➡️ coptom.uk/439WSYY

@CollegeOptomUK & @The_AOP welcome government plans to introduce mandatory eyesight testing for drivers over 70 as part of its new #RoadSafety strategy. We’ve long called for evidence of an eye test at licence application & renewal for drivers of ALL ages coptom.uk/3YpKZeD