New affixes for College higher qualifications

Affixes have been introduced for the College of Optometrists’ accredited higher qualifications, which will now also be included on the GOC register.

A statement said candidates who were College members could also add the affix to their member directory listing on the College’s consumer website (www.LookAfterYourEyes.org).

This would allow prospective patients to see their area of expertise, the College said.

Jacqueline Martin, director of education at the College of Optometrists, said: ‘Gaining one of the College-accredited qualifications is an excellent way for optometrists to enhance their practice and status. The qualifications are designed to fit with life in a busy practice or hospital department and are ideal for individual career progression and for practices offering specialist services.’