Denise Voon

Good morning @AstonUniversity Optometry! The @CollegeOptomUK are looking forward to meeting your new first years this morning 🌄👓🤓👩🏻‍🎓

@CollegeOptomUK @BBCBreakfast Thank you for having me @BBCBreakfast @TVNaga01 #CharlieStayt

Our Clinical Adviser, @denise_voon MCOptom, appeared on the @BBCBreakfast sofa to discuss #ChildrenEyeHealth and advise on the importance of early sight tests for children. Catch up on this important conversation on BBC iPlayer ➡️ coptom.uk/3zjZgR1 (7:19- 7:27am)

We’re looking for committed and passionate individuals to join our Policy Advisory Panel. This is a great opportunity to help influence health policy and shape the future of eye care in the UK. Apply by Friday 19 July. Find out more and apply here ➡️ coptom.uk/3RPLWKa

Thinking about getting started in research? Hear from Professor Kathryn Saunders (@PlusTwoFifty) about new the research modules for optometrists, developed with @UlsterUni, on the @NIHRresearch platform. Learn more about this exciting update here ➡️ coptom.uk/4dWq0ql

Job vacancy - Part-time Coordinator (Policy & Guidance) This role will support the work of our Clinical Advisers and will assist the Policy & Public Affairs team in managing varied activities and projects. Apply by 9 June. Find out more here ➡️ coptom.uk/4554zz8

Excited for the @CollegeOptomUK & BCLA #optometryTomorrow. A sea of slit lamps await for two days of hands on clinical development. See you tomorrow!

We welcome the news that the government are committed to undertake further research into why headlight glare is becoming an increasing problem and what they can do to mitigate against it. @RoyalAutomobile @HayteratLords

And that's a wrap @100Optical! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat to us at the @CollegeOptomUK stand!

On my way to #100Percent to spend the day on the @CollegeOptomUK stand, B435. Had to abandon the Elizabeth Line due to door issues but have just the DLR announcer has just hoped I had a good weekend so all looking good now! See you shortly!

Great to represent the @CollegeOptomUK at the @RNIB launch of their new building and Adult Low Vision Framework. Hopefully this will help improve low vision services for those with visual impairment.

Free Tier 1 Oliver McGowan training ! A must for optical professionals and staff. Learn from trainers with lived experience of learning disabilities and autism. Book your spot now: seeability.org/free-tier-1-ol… #OpticalTraining #InclusiveEyeCare #SeeAbility

Had a really interesting morning with @SarahGreenLD, my MP, discussing how community optometry can help ease the burden on secondary care. #WeAreOptometry #Optometry #Optometrist

Such an experience filming @BBCOne Dr Xand's Con or Cure. Thank you @xandvt and @AshleyJBaptiste for making it so fun! You can catch my first episode this Thursday at 10.45am and on @BBCiPlayer bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

A welcome announcement from Shadow Health Minister @karinsmyth that Labour plans to utilize the full skills of #optomerists to deliver NHS outpatient appointments. Better for patients and better for the #NHS college-optometrists.org/news/2024/janu…

The @GOC_UK Registrant Survey showed 41% of registrants had experienced bullying and harassment. This is not on! Listen to @CollegeOptomUK latest podcast on what to do if you or a colleague is experiencing this at work college-optometrists.org/podcasts/bully…

@samanthastrong @HowardCollins @100Optical Oh no! I'm there Monday 😞

Did you know that @HowardCollins and I are leading a cool little peer review at @100Optical this year? We'll be discussing brain-related cases at 5pm on Saturday 24th Feb - be there or be square 🟨 🧠🧠🧠

Baroness Hayter and representatives of the College, @TheRAC_UK, IAM, and DFT at DFT HQ yesterday. We presented findings from our members and patient surveys and urged the government to undertake further research on headlight glare. Thanks all for a really positive meeting.

1 in 32 people could currently test positive for COVID-19. The College, along with ABDO, AOP, FODO and LOCSU, has issued a joint statement, and advises on, protecting patients and staff against seasonal illnesses coptom.uk/48BixKd

RAC, IAM RoadSmart, LightAware and others asking DfT to take action on dazzle from blinding headlights. Thanks Lord Davies of Gower for listening. @Rhodos @IAMRoadSmart @LightAware1

How LED headlights became a blinding blight on British roads telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/01/1…