Anecdotally, it seems the optometrists who are members of the College of Optometrists are generally unaware that they have access to 28 scientific journals as part of their membership package.  This access is processed via the Athens system where organisations and institutions purchase access rights for their members or staff to specified journals within the academic literature.

College members have access to a range of optometric, ophthalmological and contact lens titles, including the College’s own title Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, Optometry and Vision Science, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science and Contact Lens and Anterior Eye.   Those wishing to gain access need to contact the College’s Library Manager as explained here.