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College of Optometrists
In or near London.
College of Optometrists — professional association in Westminster, London, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
College of Optometrists is a ironworks in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1980. Wikidata describes it as: "professional association in Westminster, London, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.5079°, -0.1254°.
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Official information
The College of Optometrists serves as the professional body for optometry in the UK, focusing on the development of optometrists' knowledge and skills. It provides resources such as clinical management guidelines and the latest news on key optical topics to support optometrists in their practice.
From the Wikipedia article
The College of Optometrists is the professional, scientific and examining body for optometry in the United Kingdom, working for the public benefit. Their headquarters is at 41-42 Craven Street, London WC2, of which no 41 is a Grade II listed building.
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Background
History
After the establishment of the British Optical Association (BOA) in 1895, several more professional bodies were formed for the development of British optometry, with at least six separate qualifying associations existing in the period prior to the passing of the Opticians Act (1958). By that year only four were authorised to conduct examinations and award professional qualifications statutorily approved by the General Optical Council (GOC). In 1962 the Institute of Optical Science (tracing its history, via predecessor bodies to 1905) merged with the BOA, leaving only three approved professional bodies. The creation of a single new professional body in the form of a royal college for…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5079, -0.1254
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2N 5NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 8444 930 650
- Established
- 1980
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.college-optometrists.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5146790 (CC0)
- wikipedia: College of Optometrists (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: College of Optometrists, London, September 2016 21.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is College of Optometrists?
- College of Optometrists is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2N 5NG), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is College of Optometrists?
- College of Optometrists — professional association in Westminster, London, England, UK.
- How do I get to College of Optometrists?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2N 5NG.
- When was College of Optometrists built?
- Built or established in 1980.
- How do I get to College of Optometrists?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2N 5NG.