Prestigious £100,000 IGA and RCOphth research grant launched
There are 700,000 people in the UK living with glaucoma, an eye disease that without treatment typically causes loss of vision. Over the next ten years, glaucoma cases are predicted to rise by 22% and over 20 years by 44%. Research is vital to improve understanding of glaucoma and develop innovative and sight-saving treatments. The
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists is delighted at landmark ruling in favour of the use of Avastin for wet AMD
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) welcomes the High Court decision that has found in favour for the use of bevacizumab (Avastin) in the treatment of wet age related macular degeneration (wet AMD). Wet AMD is the biggest cause of vision loss in the UK and the hospital eye service is dealing with over 40,000
‘The Reflective Practitioner’ Joint AoMRC, COPMED, GMC and MSC Guidance launched
This guidance has been produced jointly by the Academy, the Conference of Postgraduate Medical Deans (COPMED), the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Medical Schools Council (MSC). This guidance supersedes the interim guidance produced by the Academy and COPMED in March 2018. The guidance was developed following calls from doctors, responsible officers and appraisers, for
How to protect patients and NHS staff against influenza infection
Flu immunisation remains the most effective method to help protect against influenza infection. Along with other interventions, influenza immunisation is an important tool in preventing and controlling respiratory infections in healthcare settings. Public Health England estimates that an average 8,000 people die from flu in England each year. Some years that figure reaches 14,000. That’s
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists extends the reach of the Part 1 FRCOphth examination to Trinidad and Tobago from January 2019
The prestigious Part 1 FRCOphth examination is a renowned career enhancer and a recognised demonstration of expertise in ophthalmology. For the first time the exam is being brought to the Caribbean by RCOphth. On Monday 14 January 2019, the first sitting will be hosted by the local British Council and held at the School of