Aston University’s Optometry School has been accredited as a new provider of the College of Optometrists’ Professional Higher Certificate in Contact Lens Practice.
The eleven-month course, already running at City, University of London and Moorfields Eye Hospital/University College London, was to welcome a first cohort of students on March 1.
It included blended learning through online lectures, two training days and an assessment day.
Dr Amy Sheppard, director of taught postgraduate optometry programmes at Aston, said: ‘Here at Aston Optometry School, we are delighted to add the Higher Professional Certificate in Contact Lens Practice to our suite of postgraduate courses.
‘Led by our international experts in contact lens education and research, the course is ideal for optometrists wishing to enhance their theoretical knowledge, up-skill and develop confidence in this field. We look forward to welcoming our first students in the New Year.’
The Professional Higher Certificate in Contact Lens Practice forms part of a collection of higher qualifications developed by the College to enable optometrists to provide extended services in key areas such as glaucoma, low vision and medical retina.