Benchmarks for outcome indicators in pediatric cataract surgery – (Eye Journal AOP)
Benchmarks for outcome indicators in pediatric cataract surgery Eye advance online publication, November 4 2016. doi:10.1038/eye.2016.240 Authors: B R Nihalani & D K VanderVeen
RCOphth welcomes MPs and Peers to ‘Timely treatment for all patients’ Parliamentary reception
MPs and Peers are asked to support equal access to timely treatment for all patients to prevent loss of vision at a Parliamentary reception, hosted by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, 2 November 2016. People aged 65 and over are at high risk of developing blinding eye disease. Over the last decade, there has been nearly
ASME and GMC launch their Excellent Medical Education programme for third year running
The Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME) and General Medical Council (GMC) has teamed up for the third year to launch their joint Excellent Medical Education programme, with three winners being awarded up to £5,000 in funding each. The deadline for submissions is 12 noon on Friday 2 December. The Excellent Medical Education Programme
President Election 2017 – Your vote is important!
Voting for the next President of the RCOphth opened Monday 1 November 2016 and closes Monday 28 November. The President is an ambassador for the College, frequently meeting with senior Government and Department of Health officials, industry leaders and allied health professionals. The position is a leadership role for ophthalmology which demands vision and energy
GMC concerned about ‘state of unease’ in medical profession
The General Medical Council (GMC) has raised concerns that a ‘state of unease’ exists within the medical profession as services throughout the UK come under increased pressure. The medical regulator’s warning that systems of healthcare and the health professionals working within them are struggling to cope with a range of issues – including the impact