Document Type
Advice to doctors on non funded treatments
Guidance for College Members regarding treatment options for patients that are not routinely funded by the NHS but would be of significant benefit to a patient.Members should follow the guidance set out in GMP and the GMC guidance on obtaining informed consent.
Use of Anti VEGF agents in children
Statement from the College’s Paediatric Sub-committee; October 2014.
Chief Medical Officer’s Letter regarding patients on planned waiting lists
In November 2011 the CMO and the Deputy NHS Chief Executive wrote to Trusts stating it is unacceptable for patients to be waiting inappropriately which has impacted on clinical outcomes.
Ophthalmic Services for Children
This Ophthalmic Services Guidance document summarises the views of the Paediatric Subcommittee regarding best practice and minimum standards in relation to health services for children with ophthalmic disorders, in keeping with the RCOphth’s Quality Standards /Indicators for Paediatric Ophthalmology.
Ophthalmic Outpatiemt Department
This Ophthalmic Services Guidance Chapter provides information and advice on the points to consider when planning efficient and quality ophthalmic outpatient services.