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Changes to UK driving standards February 2013
Changes to the minimum eyesight standards for driving in the UK in relation to visual acuity standards for all drivers, visual fields for Group 1 drivers and visual acuity for Group 2 drivers, substantial reduction of vision in one eye for Group 2 drivers, impaired contrast sensitivity and changes to the D4 medical examination report.
Effective governance to support medical revalidation: A handbook for boards and governing bodies
The handbook is particularly intended to help boards and governing bodies in the initial phase of medical revalidation. Its contents will be kept under review as medical revalidation and systems regulation policies develop.
Core Guidance on Supporting Information for Revalidation Amendments
This document describes the supporting information required for appraisal and revalidation. It takes the principles of the GMC’s guidance and offers guidance relating to ophthalmology on the information that should be presented to demonstrate that ophthalmologists are keeping up to date and fit to practice.
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.