Our 27th #EyeCare and You webinar will focus on apps, devices or products that can assist visually impaired people with reading or writing.  🗓️Tuesday 13th August, 7 – 8 pm To register e-mail us at [email protected] or call 020 3761 3651

We are seeking a member to join the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Refractive Surgery guideline development group. This is a great chance to help shape standards in refractive surgery and highlight the vital role optometrists play in patient care. Apply by 20 Aug ➡️ coptom.uk/46KSLTz

Opportunity for GOC-registered optometrists Apply to join the Secretary of State for Transport's Honorary Medical Advisory Panels. They are seeking expertise in medical retina, macular degeneration, vision-related neurology & paediatrics. Apply by 19 Aug coptom.uk/3M5q5LA

For those who missed our Chief Executive, Dharmesh Patel and Clinical Director, Wendy Craven's session on the 'Commissioning of Optometry for better outcomes' at the Confed Expo 2024 - join them with Dr Paula Cowan and Louisa Wickham for a webinar with a Q&A on the 10th September

How can we encourage early sight tests? We've launched our #ChildrensEyeHealth campaign to raise awareness about the importance of starting children's sight tests before school age. Find out how you can help with our campaign by visiting our website ➡️ coptom.uk/3B1IJSa

Early eye examinations are important for #ChildrensEyeHealth, so we're encouraging parents to visit their #optometrist for an NHS-funded sight test, especially if there’s a family history of eye issues. Find your local optometrist on our patient website ➡️ lookafteryoureyes.org

We have responded to the Royal College of General Practitioners call for the new Government to take action on primary care and reduce the pressure on GPs, as optometrists have the clinical expertise and equipment to deliver more specialist eye care in the community. Learn more: ow.ly/eZLw50TC4Th

⏳ Last call for #FemTech and Women’s #Healthtech innovators! It is your last chance to apply for the Northern FemTech and Women’s Healthtech Accelerator programme - for expert mentorship, growth & funding opportunities. Apply before 8th Oct 2024! 👇 healthinnovationnenc.org.uk/northern-femte…

Did you know that around 1 in 5 school-aged children has an undetected vision issue? That’s why getting your child’s eyes tested early is crucial This #WorldSightDay we are encouraging parents to join IAPB's pledge to Love Your Eyes, committing to have your child's eyes tested.

You can read more about the importance of eye care for ppl w profound and multiple learning disabilities in the latest PMLD Link journal - ‘A focus on eye care’ an article by Lisa Donaldson @ Prof Rachel Pilling. pmldlink.org.uk

Access to GPs is a real issue in many parts of the country, but it is particularly bad in mine, with over 3,240 patients per GP. Other primary healthcare professionals, such as pharmacists and dentists, can support our GPs and hospital services. I intervened to remind my

Missed the chance to listen to Daniel Collerton, retired consultant clinical psychologist and now a researcher Newcastle University, discuss visual hallucinations and Charles Bonnet Syndrome at HSOC 2024? Catch up and watch our interview here: ow.ly/52IX50TRvxj The AOP #OT

Come join our team!! Our lovely and friendly School of Optometry is looking for a new Assistant Professor. Have a look here for more details: jobs.ac.uk/job/DKH207/ass…

A recent Apellis Pharma survey has found nearly 1 in 3 people are not having regular eye tests, while over half of UK adults expect to experience sight loss within 10 years. Find out more and read our response to the findings here: macularsociety.org/about/media/ne…

Don’t wait until it’s too late! Getting a cholesterol check can help prevent heart attacks and strokes. If you're aged over 40 and haven't had a cholesterol test before - or it’s been more than five years since your last one, contact your GP 👉 nhs.uk/conditions/hig…

Did you know Durham County Council have a Sensory Support Team? Details at durham.gov.uk/deafblind #yourloc #optometry #support Durham County Council

Thank you Shockat Adam MP for your commitment to highlighting the importance of optometry and its ability to reduce avoidable sight loss. We remain committed to driving meaningful change to NHS eye care services by working together to ensure eye health is prioritised.

Do you know someone looking for a new career? Let them know about our Insight day on 22 January, aimed at those transitioning from the armed forces, or other careers, into orthoptics. Find out more: buff.ly/3Vyfkql

This #WorldOptometryWeek, we’re celebrating optometry’s role in shaping the future of eye health. With ‘Eyes to the Future,’ we’re looking at how services can evolve to meet rising demand. The UK Eye Care Data Hub helps support this, explore today ➡️ coptom.uk/4g8Wopv

We welcome the new RNIB report, 'The Value of Vision: Six Interventions to Improve Eye Care', which presents key recommendations for improving eye care services in England and preventing avoidable sight loss. Learn more: ow.ly/zHZM50W3ZIh