College adviser awarded an MBE

Optometrist and clinical adviser at the College of Optometrists, Daniel Hardiman-McCartney, has been awarded an MBE for services to optometry in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, which was announced as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Colin Davidson, optometrist and president of the College of Optometrists, said: ‘It’s wonderful to see the work of our profession celebrated. Not only does the award represent outstanding personal achievement, but it also reflects growing recognition, by decision-makers and the public, of the vital contribution to public health that all optometrists and optical teams make, and their tireless work and commitment throughout the pandemic.

'We hope this inspires the whole profession as we gain ever greater recognition, and continue to bring optometry to the forefront of primary care.’