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The article reports on the collaboration of the Institute of Optometry and the London South Bank University to launch the Doctor of Optometry programme in London, England. Sir Patrick Cable-Alexander said that the scheme involves a taught element in the first two years. It notes that the entry level for the new doctorate will be evidence of work at a masters level, but optometrists who had a paper published or completed a higher diploma or produced high quality written material will be eligible.

The article elaborates on the research commissioned by the College of Optometrists regarding the implication of most behavioural optometry techniques in Great Britain. Researchers found that the findings correspond with the previously published paper done by Dr. Adrian Jennings in 2000, stressing that there was a lack of controlled clinical trials to support behavioural management strategies.

Reports on the availability of nomination forms for elections to the College of Optometrists' Council in Britain as of December 13, 2002. Submission of the voting papers; Information on the college's biennial George Giles Lecture.