News & Views

Winfried Amoaku has been appointed Editor in Chief of Eye Open, the College’s new scientific journal, which is set to launch early in 2025.

This month saw the launch of the National Clinical Strategy for Ophthalmology for Wales. Our Llywydd (lead for the College in Wales) Rhianon Reynolds was instrumental in the strategy’s development. In this exclusive blog she discusses the lessons she learnt from the process and outlines why she thinks the strategy can be valuable for all eye care professionals, not just those working in Wales.

Launched on 14 October, the National Clinical Strategy for Ophthalmology presents a clinically-led case for a new model of eye care across Wales. College Llywydd Rhianon Reynolds, who is also National Clinical lead for Ophthalmology in Wales and a consultant ophthalmologist at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, led on the development of the strategy. Here she highlights 10 facts about the strategy that all College members should be aware of.

This new feature allows consultants to download a certificate showing their participation in BOSU surveillance as evidence for appraisals and revalidation.

Our new campaign celebrating the experiences and achievements of influential College members showcases the diversity of College membership and highlights members’ individual contributions to the specialty.

This Q&A is part of our Faces of Ophthalmology series, where we share insights and stories from our members.

The College has produced a draft clinical guideline on idiopathic full thickness macular holes, which is now open for consultation. College members have the opportunity to contribute to and influence the form of the final guideline.

The latest edition of the policy roundup, a series of advocacy updates in which we share our most recent policy and public affairs activities and successes.

Shining a spotlight on SAS doctors and the invaluable leadership role they play in delivering specialised care in various sub-specialties of medicine.

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer Greg Ellwood-Hughes analyses the implications for ophthalmology services.