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Ophthalmologists make use of micro-surgical techniques in a variety of operations on the eye. The use of EyeSi simulators to practice these techniques allows trainees to refresh and improve their surgical skills. Simulation training1 is a compulsory requirement for ophthalmology trainees before they are able to undertake eye surgery on patients. Access to simulators has been

• 7 May 2020

The Covid-19 response is likely to move beyond full lockdown soon, and many hospitals are examining how they can restart some services safely. As ophthalmology services already had capacity issues with evidence of delays in care affecting patient safety, the further restrictions on services due to Covid have been a real concern to patients and ophthalmologists. The exact

• 29 April 2020

Emergency eye care services have seen large increases in demand over the last 10 years, with over 500,000 cases recorded in England in 2018-2019. Many common (urgent and minor) acute eye conditions, are not sight or life threatening and can be managed safely outside of the emergency care setting. There is enormous variation in the

• 29 April 2020

College News – April 2020 For just the one time this year, College News has been produced as a pdf, rather than the normal printed magazine. Members can view the RCOphth 2020 AGM Notice  

• 23 April 2020

Dear Colleagues,   Over the past couple of weeks, Declan (Vice-President) and I have been contacting College Council Regional Representatives from all four nations to find out how well eye departments have adapted to the COVID-19 enforced new way of working. Their responses have been uniformly positive. Routine appointments and operations have been postponed but

• 23 April 2020

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