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
NHSE/I commission COVID-19 Urgent Eyecare Service, supporting patient care between ‘eye care hubs’ and ophthalmology units
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists welcomes the new COVID-19 Urgent Eyecare Service specification (CUES). It provides clarity on the management of eye patients in the community. Together with the College of Optometrists, we have contributed to the new commissioning specification to ensure that patients’ access to care in the community is managed effectively and that
Ophthalmology and Optometry Patient Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously affected the provision of eye care in primary and secondary care. Measures currently in place to protect people from acquiring the infection will undoubtedly lead to vision loss that, in normal circumstances, would have been preventable. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and The College of Optometrists are working together to
Wet AMD patients’ injections and appointments during Coronavirus pandemic
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the Macular Society have issued the following important information for patients having treatment for Wet AMD or other conditions needing intravitreal injections during the Coronavirus pandemic The NHS and the government are putting in place changes and recommendations in our daily lives to cope with the Coronavirus situation and
Improving patient safety and experience when referring to hospital in England
Eye Care Services are experiencing increasing pressure due to greater patient need. This can lead to delayed treatment for patients who need hospital care1. Up to 22 patients a month across the UK might be losing vision because of delayed treatment and follow-up appointments2. The January 2020 Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) report on Lack