As we look forward to the final of ITV’s Dancing on Ice, it’s inspiring to see one of the celebrities performing despite living with a long-term eye condition. Michaela Strachan, 58, known for her work on shows like The Really Wild Show, Countryfile, and Springwatch, has openly shared that she…
We’re living through a lot of changes in our communities and on the high street. Many people have found themselves looking for a new local optometrists’ practice, for example because their optometrist has retired, or the practice has closed down or moved out of the area. We’re also finding an…
Beloved British children’s book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has been re-released with entirely BLURRED text and illustrations to highlight the importance of children’s eyesight. The College of Optometrists has today re-released one of the best known and most popular works of English literature fiction – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland –…
What is blurred vision? When you have blurred vision, your eyesight is less sharp and objects, images and words seem to be out of focus. Who is affected by blurred vision? Anyone can be affected by blurred vision. It could be a sign of getting older and/or needing new glasses,…
Channel 4, 28 August 2019 We are disappointed at the inaccurate representation of the role of the optometrist in this edition of Supershoppers (28 August 2019). *link no longer available An optical practice is a highly skilled and equipped clinical environment, and optometrists provide a much-needed healthcare service for their…
How can I look after my eyes and vision? Have regular eye examinations. This will allow your optometrist to spot early signs of eye disease, when it is easier to treat. Most people should have an eye examination at least every two years. Stop smoking. Smoking has been linked to…
What is ocular hypertension (OHT)? Ocular hypertension is when the pressure of fluid in the eye is higher than normal. People with ocular hypertension are at a greater risk of developing a condition called glaucoma. Who is affected by ocular hypertension? Eye pressure slowly rises with increasing age, so ocular…
We deal with a range of media enquiries and launch awareness campaigns to keep the public informed about the importance of regular eye examinations and the role of the optometrist.
BBC, 27 April 2017 You may have read a story in the news about a new test that could spot glaucoma before symptoms begin. Dr Susan Blakeney, Clinical Adviser at the College of Optometrists gives her opinion on the new development: “It is interesting to read about this early stage…
