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I took as an auspicious sign that eight hours after we debated “What does eyecare need to see from the next government?” at a panel discussion at this year’s Congress in Belfast, the Prime Minister called a general election for 4 July. If Rishi Sunak had been following our debate, he would have heard an […]
RCOphth would like to congratulate Dr Ian MacCormick, clinical lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, and his senior author Simon Harding from the University of Liverpool, for winning the Ulverscroft David Owen prize for the best-published paper titled: “How does blood-retinal barrier breakdown relate to death and disability in pediatric cerebral malaria?” Ian MacCormick collected, […]
Access to cataract training in the independent sector has improved following collaborative work undertaken by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, with placements available in all regions where independent sector providers (ISPs) operate, other than London North. Despite this progress, more work is needed as trainees in nearly all regions report they need additional training opportunities […]
What we offer Training programmes: We offer internationally-recognised exams, hosted in both the UK and in many countries overseas, which are designed to maintain and develop the highest standards of practice of ophthalmologists. Educational resources: Our comprehensive educational resources, including online courses, webinars and e-learning provide up-to-date information on the latest advancements in ophthalmology and […]
