Web: www.college-optometrists.org

The College of Optometrists is the professional, scientific and examining body for optometry in the UK working for the public benefit. The website includes a public information section which includes the following topics:

• Looking after your eyes - five top tips
• Eye examinations
• Eye health issues
• Parts of the eye
• Contact lenses
• What is an Optometrist?
• Common eye diseases and problems
• Eyesight problems
• Spectacles
• Laser refractive surgery

They also have patient information leaflets on cataracts, eyelid problems, floaters and flashes and macular degeneration. To download go to http://www.college-optometrists.org/en/knowledge-centre/publication/patient-leaflets/download.cfm