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Applications open for Clinical Fellowship Program at University of Milan
The University of Milan has announced a fully-funded Medical Retina Fellowship which has a duration of one year and is aimed primarily at those outside of Italy. The successful candidate will attend clinics affiliated with and managed by the University of Milan and provide direct care of patients in the ward as well as undertaking in-depth
NICE seeks glaucoma guideline committee members
NICE are seeking professional members to join the glaucoma guideline committee. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Developer (NGC), Chair and other members of the guideline committee (GC) over a period of approximately one year to produce guidance on the diagnosis and management of Glaucoma on behalf of the National Institute for Health and
Consultation open for improving standards for refractive surgery in the UK
The College has published consultation documents aimed at improving standards for the practice of refractive surgery in the UK. This is in response to the Keogh Report and we encourage you to have your say and comment on the draft: Standards for Patient Information and Consent Advertising and Marketing Standards Procedure specific information for patients; Patient Information
Laser and refractive surgery covered by new GMC guidance on cosmetic surgery
Refractive surgery is primarily functional rather than cosmetic, but both refractive and cosmetic surgical procedures share key attributes setting them apart from other areas of routine medical intervention: they are entirely elective and predominantly self-funded. Accordingly, the GMC has advised that their April 2016 ‘Guidance for Doctors who offer Cosmetic Interventions’ should also apply to
RCOphth seeks Lay Advisory Group Member
The RCOphth seeks an additional member to contribute to its Lay Advisory Group (LAG). The LAG has a broad representative membership, from having no background in general or eye health to members who have been or are eye patients and have some or no experience to related organisations. While the LAG is not a patient