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Optometrists are always there

There are over 14,000 optometrists in the UJK, convenient and on-hand to help children live and thrive

Optometrist at practice

There are over 14,000 optometrists in the UK. Optometrists are highly trained and regulated health professionals The large majority offer NHS treatment. Optical practices are in in convenient locations, big and small, and on-hand to help children live and thrive.

Key points

  • There are over 14,000 optometrists across the UK. Optometrists work in a variety of practice settings, from national chains to local independents. They are part of a multidisciplinary team working alongside professional colleagues including dispensing opticians and optical assistants.
  • Optometrists have years of specialist degree training, workplace experience and high-tech equipment. They are regulated clinicians and meet rigorous professional standards.
  • Optometrists carry out millions of sight tests annually. Many optometrists also carry out specialist services. All optometrists know how to meet children’s eye health needs in a calm and friendly manner. So, there’s no reason for parents and carers not to book their child for a sight test in a local optical practice.

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