The College of Optometrists is the professional, scientific and examining body for optometry in the United Kingdom, working for the public benefit. 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 in 1996. Optometry is the health care profession concerned with examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the eyes and related structures, and with determination and correction of vision problems using lenses and other optical aids [1]. An optical refractor in use. ... In 1980 the BOA was one of three founding bodies of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists), known since 1996 as The College of Optometrists. ... The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. ...
The College owns and manages the British Optical Association Library and the British Optical Association Museum. In 1980 the BOA was one of three founding bodies of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists), known since 1996 as The College of Optometrists. ...
Optometrists are trained to diagnose, manage, and treat a multitude of visual and ocular health-related concerns, including, but not limited to, fitting and prescribing spectacles and contact lenses, diagnosing and treating (excluding surgery) muscular abnormalities, treating minor ocular injuries, diagnosing and treating diseases such as glaucoma and diagnosing others such as diabetic retinopathy.
Optometrists are experts in determining one's refractive error and prescribing the appropriate correction, however, in the United States they may also be the gateway into eye care for several eye problems.
Optometrists perform comprehensive eye exams and in some cases are capable of diagnosing and treating many of the most common eye disorders whether it be visual or physical.
The Alberta College of Optometrists (ACO) is the regulatory body for the profession of optometry in Alberta, establishing the criteria for member registration and ensuring that optometrists practice their profession in the best interests of the public.
All optometrists applying for registration in Alberta had to have their academic credentials approved by the Universities Coordinating Council.
In 1993, with amendments to the Optometry Profession Act, Government mandated the establishment of this College of Optometrists for the regulation of the optometry profession in Alberta.
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