CCEHC publish Primary Eye Care Framework
Demand is growing for busy hospital eye services (HES) because of the ageing population and new treatments. Patients risk losing sight because of delayed appointments and radical change is needed. The Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning (CCEHC) has designed a Primary Eye Care Framework to help commissioners tackle this problem. This framework has been
Regional Advisor Vacancy – East Midlands (South)
Regional Advisers are appointed by the Education Committee to act on behalf of the College. There is currently a vacancy for East Midlands (South) as Mr Khaled El-Ghazali steps down from his role. Responsibilities of the Regional Advisor include: maintaining a College presence in the region being the first point of contact for College Tutors and leading
Countdown for President Election 2017
The election for the next President of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists will commence shortly and as in 2014, will be carried out by the Electoral Reform Services (ERS). It is important that we have a current and valid email address for members, as it is the most efficient way for members to be contacted
Seminar Review: Microsurgical Techniques in Glaucoma – New Devices and Older Plumbing
“This one day seminar chaired by Mr Mohit Gupta and Mr Keith Barton was relevant and informative. The various speakers were engaging and passionate about this subspecialty and taught the practical day to day clinical skills required in successfully managing the surgical aspects of glaucoma. As a general ophthalmologist it has kept me aware of the devices and
SeeAbility provides framework for provision of eye care in special schools in England
SeeAbility have worked with the Association of British Dispensing Opticians, the British and Irish Orthoptic Society, the College of Optometrists, the Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU) and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists with support and advice from the Children’s Vision Service Advisory Group in Wales to provide a framework whereby all children and young people in special schools in England gain equitable