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RCOphth President Professor Bernie Chang explains the positive action being taken by NHS England through its cataract specification, which the College has supported to develop. With the publication last week of its service specification for cataract surgery, NHS England has taken an important step in beginning to address the challenges to long term sustainable […]
Anthony Khawaja is a clinician scientist, who splits his time between patient care and research. He is an Honorary Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in glaucoma at Moorfields Eye Hospital, and Professor of Ophthalmology at University College London (UCL), where he leads a data science research group. Anthony undertook his medical training at the University of […]
The following committees, sub-committees and groups are responsible for the development and maintenance of policies and standards in ophthalmology. Much of this work is carried out by the standing committees who report to Council.
Dear colleagues I hope those of you who attended Congress enjoyed the exceptional programme of sessions, panel discussions, new surgical skills, the exhibition and good lunches! In this first fully face to face Congress post covid, it is a reminder of how hugely important it is for everyone’s well-being to catch up with colleagues and […]
Andy Pyott carried out extensive interviews in 2020, both virtually and face to face with all the relevant stakeholders to map out the existing provision of services, barriers and good practices. Stakeholders included ophthalmologists, optometric colleagues, management at health boards, government advisors and other related allied professions. The Pyott report makes key recommendations to ensure […]
Elevating Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within The Royal College of Ophthalmologists to better support our members and improve participation in our work is a major priority, and we are currently undertaking work to inform our future plans in this area. Prior to the roll-out of the new curriculum for Ophthalmology Specialty Training (OST) in […]
