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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 a new approach to primary ophthalmic services proposed by the College of Optometrists in England to the British Department of Health. Levels of service that the Health Bill enabled the secretary of state to define which were given by the College in its policy paper; Views of College CEO Bryony Pawinska on ophthalmic service; Associations that have given support for the proposal.

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 presents information on the annual conference of the British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) held in Birmingham, England. More than 1,000 delegates attended the conference. Associate professor Michael Twa during one of the sessions of the conference outlined the evolution of topography from a simple Placedo disc analysis and other methods of anterior segment analysis such as Scheimpflug systems and anterior high frequency ultrasound and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).

Focuses on the workshops and performances to be provided by the music outreach organization Live Music Now for children at the Evelina Children's Hospital in London, England. Goals of the activities; Benefits of children from outreach activities; Key performers.

Presents information the Clinical Conference and Exhibition of the British Contact Lens Association to be held at the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel in London, England in June 2005. Efforts of optometrist Jonathan Walker to make the lecture programme attractive; Participation of Professor Roger Buckley in the event; Remarks from Walker on the support of the industry for the event.

Reports on the warning of the Association of Optical Practitioners (AOP) to LOC in England about the actions of some Primary Care Trusts in the choose and book referral process in February 2005. Information on the guidance produced by the British Department of Health regarding the referral process; Comments from Patricia O'Sullivan, head of professional services for AOP, on the disadvantages of using the GOS18 forms to refer patients; Aim of the draft letter offered by the AOP to LOC who find themselves in the situation. INSET: Wide disparity in payments.

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.