Children's eye health

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The College of Optometrists, Association of British Dispensing Opticians and the OSA partner in new campaign to raise awareness of the importance of children’s eye tests and better signposting for parents to children’s eye care professionals on the High Street.

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Jane Veys MCOptom on acronym ambivalence

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Clinical files: Is a 6-year-old child too young for contact lenses?

Position statements

The College's position on the use of Chloramphenicol POM in paediatric populations.

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This online peer review session is open to College members and will cover your GOC peer review requirement.

The College of Optometrists was invited to provide evidence at the parliamentary hearing on The Safer Phones Bill, a private member’s bill aimed at protecting children’s rights and well-being in the digital age.

Jane Veys MCOptom on acronym ambivalence

Eye health issues that are making the news.

Optometric management of pregnant women requires a careful balance between effective treatment and ensuring the safety of both the mother and baby, writes Becky McCall.

Optometrists need to know what to do if they suspect a patient is being mistreated, says Kellie Smith.

Taking place on Thursday 10 October, this year's World Sight Day campaign focuses on children's eye health.

Podcast: The College Clinical Advisers discuss ways to highlight the importance of regular sight tests as part of National Eye Health Week.

The College is urging parents to begin taking their children to see an optometrist before school age, especially if they or their parents require glasses with a strong prescription or there is any family history of eye problems.

Dr Margaret (Maggie) Woodhouse discusses the main issues in examining and managing patients with learning disabilities whose communication styles are different from the norm.

Clinical files: Is a child who is not a resident of the UK eligible for an NHS-funded sight test?