Eye Drop and Drug Shortages
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the UK Ophthalmic Pharmacy Group are aware of shortages of essential eye drops and drugs, often at short notice. In response to concerns raised by the College, the Department of Health Medicine Supply Team has confirmed that manufacturers have a legal duty to ensure continuity of supply of medicines
Join RCOphth expert review team to help organisations improve their services
The RCOphth is recruiting for health/clinical professionals as members of the External Review Team which carries out reviews, as requested from healthcare organisations, who require independent external advice or support to deal with issues and concerns; each review is unique. We are seeking new reviewers to meet increased demand for this service. The reviews are ophthalmologist-led
RCOphth Statement on Ethambutol Toxicity
NHS Improvement has highlighted two recent incidents of severe visual loss due to delayed diagnosis of optic neuropathy from ethambutol. In 2015, 5758 cases of tuberculosis were notified in England and ethambutol is frequently prescribed in its initial phase of treatment Although ethambutol optic neuropathy is rare, members are strongly reminded of the possibility of
RCOphth Membership Survey 2017
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the RCOphth Membership Survey 2017, which asked members for their views on the College, professional challenges and the support they receive from the College. This is a follow up to our first membership survey in 2014 which formed the basis of our Strategic Plan 2015 – 19 and
Last chance to apply for several awards!
Fight for Sight – John Lee, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Award This primer award of up to £60,000 is on offer from Fight for Sight in partnership with The Royal College of Ophthalmologists in remembrance of past president John Lee. The award is only open for RCOphth members and aims to provide funding to