The RCOphth is still at work on behalf of our members
Whilst we have shut our doors at Stephenson Way temporarily, the teams of College officers and staff are still working hard on behalf of members. Here’s some of the activities we are leading on: A small COVID-19 team meets daily and works on clinical guidance for services and PPE advice for ophthalmology during COVID-19. We
Mitomycin Shortage Resolution
The UK has been experiencing a shortage of mitomycin 2mg, 10mg, 20mg vials for intravenous administration and 40mg for intravesical administration since late October 2019. Since the recall of Kyowa Kirin product in early November 2019 all Trusts have had to rely on unlicensed imports. Kyowa Kirin have withdrawn their marketing authorisation for Mitomycin-C and
What is the best way to measure intraocular pressure (IOP) in a virtual clinic? – (Eye Journal)
Eye, Published online: 22 April 2020; doi:10.1038/s41433-020-0868-2 What is the best way to measure intraocular pressure (IOP) in a virtual clinic?
Risk factors for astigmatic components and internal compensation: the Nanjing Eye Study – (Eye Journal)
Eye, Published online: 22 April 2020; doi:10.1038/s41433-020-0881-5 Risk factors for astigmatic components and internal compensation: the Nanjing Eye Study
Maintenance of ophthalmic specialist out-patient service during the COVID-19 outbreak: The University of Hong Kong experience – (Eye Journal)
Eye, Published online: 21 April 2020; doi:10.1038/s41433-020-0887-z Maintenance of ophthalmic specialist out-patient service during the COVID-19 outbreak: The University of Hong Kong experience