Be prepared for Clinical Excellence Awards 2016 opening soon
The 2015 Clinical Excellence Awards Round results were announced in January 2016 and we expect the 2016 Round to open soon in mid-March/April but no details have yet been released. Consultants in England and Wales who wish to apply for a National Award are advised to begin preparations now. For reference, the 2015 application guide is available
OTG regrets the imposition of the new contract on junior doctors
The Ophthalmologists in Training Group deeply regrets the Secretary of State’s decision to impose a new contract on junior doctors. This action undermines all efforts to negotiate a balanced settlement and may risk a catastrophic loss of will amongst the professional workforce. There is real danger that the NHS is on the verge of an exodus of
Involution patterns of retinopathy of prematurity after treatment with intravitreal bevacizumab: implications for follow-up – (Eye Journal AOP)
Involution patterns of retinopathy of prematurity after treatment with intravitreal bevacizumab: implications for follow-up Eye advance online publication, February 12 2016. doi:10.1038/eye.2015.289 Authors: M Isaac, N Tehrani & K Mireskandari
Central retinal vein occlusion: modifying current treatment protocols – (Eye Journal AOP)
Central retinal vein occlusion: modifying current treatment protocols Eye advance online publication, February 12 2016. doi:10.1038/eye.2016.10 Authors: M Ashraf, A A R Souka & R P Singh
A prospective outcome study of membranous and solid distal common canalicular obstructions – (Eye Journal AOP)
A prospective outcome study of membranous and solid distal common canalicular obstructions Eye advance online publication, February 12 2016. doi:10.1038/eye.2016.11 Authors: P N Shams, A Pirbhai & D Selva