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COVID-19 elective oculoplastic consent proforma
The advent of COVID-19 will continue to impose major adaptations in how we as surgeons practise and offer elective surgery going forward. In addition to how we try to adapt to make our practice as safe for the patient and our teams as...
ABDO and the CoO confirm 'essential' eyecare only advice
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians and the College of Optometrists have confirmed their advice following the announcement from the Prime Minister on Sunday.
Charles Bonnet Syndrome: Life in isolation
Judith Potts, the founder of Esme's Umbrella, which is the campaign to raise awareness of Charles Bonnet Syndrome and to source founding into research.
Upcoming webinar: COVID-19 Clinical Experience and Impact in Ophthalmology
Alimeria Sciences and Heidelberg Engineering are to jointly host a webinar to discuss the RCOphth COVID-19 guidelines.
Easter Weekend sees the start of Innovia Face Visor production
Innovia Medical Group has announced that production of its Innovia Face Visor is now underway.
UKISCRS to create series of webinars
The first webinar, hosted by Professor David Spalton, will be held today Thursday 9 April, 6-7pm.
Heidelberg Engineering supplies free protective breath shields
Heidelberg Engineering has announced that it is shipping protective breath shields free of charge to SPECTRALIS owners in the UK.
Fight for Sight continues to promote eye research
Eye research charity Fight for Sight has announced its latest project funding and its plans for continuing its efforts to advance eye research in the current global health crisis and beyond.
Review evaluates efficacy of eye protection equipment to protect against Covid-19
Researchers from the University of Oxford have concluded that there is "no direct evidence from randomised trials that eye protection equipment alone prevents transmission of COVID-19."
World Ophthalmology Congress goes virtual
The World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC2020) has decided to make its June meeting virtual, to provide "an opportunity to come together, collaborate and share the latest advancements in eye care".
First UK doctor dies due to Covid-19
An ear, nose and throat consultant has become the first UK doctor confirmed to have died of coronavirus.
AOP fee reduction for members amidst coronavirus crisis
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has announced a 20% reduction in membership fees for UK practising members, which is the equivalent of two monthly direct debit payments.
