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Cataract shared decision making tool
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has collaborated with Right Care on a Shared Decision Making Aid to help inform patients about cataracts and treatment options.The new online tool is accessible on the Shared Decision Making website. The Patient Decision Aids have associated Apps, with versions for Android and Apple devices. Patients can download them from
Alessi praises new guide to commissioning high value eye care
Dr Charles Alessi has welcomed new guidance for commissioners of eye care from the College of Optometrists and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Written by leading eye care clinicians with support from experienced clinical commissioners at the National Association of Primary Care, Royal College of General Practitioners and the Department of Health’s Right Care Team, it will provide valuable
IOL VIP Revolution lens implants report in the Daily Telegraph
On 7 January 2013, there was a report in the Daily Telegraph by their medical editor, Rebecca Smith on IOL VIP Revolution lens implant for patients with central visual loss due to macular degeneration, particular the dry type. (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9785591/Eye-implant-hope-for-common-cause-of-blindness.html) The report said the procedure costs £11,000 and is only available at the private London Eye
International Links Questionnaire 2013
The International sub-committee of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in association with the International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) would like to update the database of UK ophthalmologists and associated staff who have links with overseas institutions / hospitals or would wish to become involved. This information was initially gathered in 2006 and, since then,
CVI explanatory notes for consultant ophthalmologists
The department has published information on how to register a vision impairment as a disability. Being registered as partially sighted or blind enables that person to access a range of benefits to help them manage their condition and the impact it may have on their lives. People who are experiencing problems with their eyesight can