Cardiff low vision course approved by College of Optometrists

Cardiff University has been approved by the College of Optometrists as the first institution to offer the Higher Professional Certificate in Low Vision from September 21.

Other Higher Professional Certificate specialisms approved by the College include glaucoma and medical retina.

Jackie Martin, director of education, said: ‘Through our growing range of higher qualifications, we are giving optometrists the chance to develop the specialist skills and knowledge they need to shape their careers and offer high quality, enhanced services to their patients.’