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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 highlights the meeting of the GOC which was held in London, England on June 28, 2007. Members received updates on the white paper working groups and progress within the British Department of Health where they asked to endorse the proposal for fitness to practise hearings to be moved to an independent adjudication body. A new unified competency framework for optics was also proposed to take on board best practice from the Optometrists Association Australia.

Reports on the ECOO European Diplomas in Optometry awarded by the European (Continental) Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry to graduates from Germany, Austria and France at the ECOO general assembly in Westminster, London, England from May 15-16, 2004. Features of the event; Description of the clinical examinations of students studying for the Diploma; Number of delegates expected to attend the major meeting of the European Chapter in Oberhausen, Germany, from October 2-4, 2004.

The article offers information on the Croydon Optometric Referral Scheme (CORS) that was introduced in Croydon in London, England two years ago. It informs that the scheme was developed to manage and prioritise eye care referrals and its aims included providing in-depth patient assessment, and reducing the number of patients referred to the hospital and also discusses the results of the CORS.

Comments on the release of a consultation document on bylaws by the College of Optometrists in London, England in December 2003. Contents of the document; Criticisms received by the college; Way in which the college treats its membership.