College of Optometrists

College of Optometrists

The College of Optometrists is the professional, scientific and examining body for optometry in the United Kingdom, working for the public benefit.

History

It was established in 1980 by three separate bodies, the former British Optical Association and the Scottish Association of Opticians (both of which were disbanded) and the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers which surrendered its examining function to the new College. The College was granted a Royal Charter[1] on 18 September 1995. This was celebrated at Guildhall on 25 January 1996 and attended by HRH the Duchess of Gloucester and members of the college and guests.[2]

Shortly before its formal foundation, the College was based at 10 Knaresborough Place in Earls Court, London. The College moved to its current headquarters in Craven Street in 1997. The College also provides the accommodation and Secretariat for the World Council of Optometry (WCO) and the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO).

References

  1. ^ Agarwal, R. (1995), A Royal Charter for Optometrists, British Journal of Optometry and Dispensing, Volume 3, Number 3, page 100.
  2. ^ Lynch, M. and Cole, P. (1999), The College of Optometrists, A History 1980-1998, published by The College of Optometrists, page 229.

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