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NEW Surgical Skills webinars: Cataract Surgery Complications and Ocular Trauma.
Over the summer the Surgical Skills Faculty will be hosting a series of monthly webinars focusing on how to use a variety of simulation techniques to acquire and maintain surgical skills during the Covid-19 pandemic. The first two webinars in this series will be on Cataract Surgery Complications and Ocular Trauma. 24 June 2020 1800hrs,
25 June webinar: Implementing CUES – a collaborative care pathway for urgent eye conditions
How to implement CUES to support a collaborative care pathway for urgent eye conditions in the COVID-19 era 7 – 9pm Thursday, 25 June 2020 REGISTER NOW https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUscOGgrTIoEtM-vqA6D9Ggowi5D5bILv32 The webinar is suitable for ophthalmologists, optometrists, commissioners and managers of eye care services. The webinar is jointly hosted by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and
New guidance released with the College of Optometrists on the use of non-contact tonometry to measure intra-ocular pressure during COVID-19
The RCOphth and CoO have updated guidance on the use of NCT based on new evidence showing there is a low likelihood of viral particles in the tears and conjunctiva, even in those with active COVID-19 infection or conjunctivitis. The revised advice is it does not pose a significant risk and standard infection control precautions apply.
NHS England/Improvement survey – capturing beneficial changes to care
COVID-19 has changed healthcare delivery in the UK and in response new and innovative ways of working have been rapidly developed across the NHS. As we move into the next phase of NHS recovery, NHSEI wants to ensure beneficial changes to care are captured and embedded in services so that future patients benefit over the
New apps to test children’s eyesight need robust assessment
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the British & Irish Orthoptic Society have released rapid advice regarding the use of vision testing apps for children during the pandemic lockdown and recovery of services. During this time, the hospital eye service has severely limited capacity and has put in measures to reduce exposure of patients to