Childhood Eye Cancer Trust marks 30 years of supporting families
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (September), the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) is marking 30 years of supporting those affected by retinoblastoma (Rb). Initially founded as FISHS (Family Information and Self Help Society) in 1984, the parent support group first became a registered charity in 1987. Earlier this month the charity recognised its 30th anniversary
LOCSU recruiting for Director of Ophthalmology
The Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU) is seeking a forward-thinking Ophthalmology leader to join their organisation. Serving as a strategic advisor to the LOCSU Board and operational team, you will be responsible for providing ophthalmology expertise to support the development of new care models to help address the demand and capacity issues facing NHS
GMC Associate Job Opportunity – Tests of Competence and Revalidation Panel Members
The GMC are currently recruiting for members of the new Tests of Competence and Revalidation Assessment Panel and have issued the following advertisement: The General Medical Council helps to protect patients and improve medical education and practice in the UK by setting standards for students and doctors. We support them in achieving (and exceeding) those standards,
Professor Helen Davies named as Burian Lecturer for 2020 International Orthoptic Association Congress
The Burian Lecture honours an IOA Orthoptist for their lifetime scientific and evidence-based clinical contributions to orthoptics and vision science. Professor Helen Davis has changed the practice of all orthoptists trained and educated over the past 25 years in the way they assess and understand binocular vision, in particular fusion and stereopsis. Her research with Professor
Evaluation of the plasma microRNA levels in stage 3 premature retinopathy with plus disease: preliminary study – (Eye Journal AOP)
Evaluation of the plasma microRNA levels in stage 3 premature retinopathy with plus disease: preliminary study Eye advance online publication, September 29 2017. doi:10.1038/eye.2017.193 Authors: T Metin, E Dinç, A Görür, S Erdoğan, S Ertekin, A A Sarı, L Tamer & Y Çelik