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Clinical Research Fellowships
The Ophthalmology Clinical Research Training Fellowship Scheme Opens for Applications on 15 November 2014. The second series of Clinical Research Training Fellowships, supported by the Medical Research Council (MRC), The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Ltd, focusing on ophthalmology research training within the United Kingdom, opens for applications from 15 November 2014. The
OTG response to the Shape of Training Review
The Ophthalmic Trainees’ Group has issued its response to the Shape of Training review. OTG_response_to_the_Shape_of_Training_review
Class 2 Medicines Recall (action within 48 hours): COSOPT Preservative-Free, 20mg/ml +5mg/ml, eye drops, solution, single-dose container – Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited (EL (14)A/02)
Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited COSOPT Preservative-Free, 20mg/ml +5mg/ml, eye drops, solution, single-dose container (Dorzolamide / Timolol) PL 00025/0698 Batch number Expiry Date Pack size First distributed MK13D002 30 April 2015 60 single dose containers 9 September 2013 MK13D004 30 April 2015 60 single dose containers 4 July 2013 Merck Sharp and Dohme is recalling
Updated Public Health Outcomes Framework eye health indicator figures
The Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF) eye health indicator figures have been updated http://www.phoutcomes.info/ New baseline data have been published for Preventable sight loss indicators(4.12 i “ Preventable sight loss – age related macular degeneration (AMD)”, 4.12 ii “ Preventable sight loss – glaucoma”, 4.12 iii “Preventable sight loss – diabetic eye disease”, 4.12 iv “Preventable
Certificate of Fitness for Honorary Practice
NHS Employers and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) have agreed a means by which consultants can carry out short-term, ad hoc or urgent activity in another organisation, without the need for an honorary contract of employment. Current practice for the short-term visit of a consultant involves obtaining a full honorary contract and verifying