Warrington welcomes new ophthalmology hospital
CHEC’s new centrally located centre set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.
Accrington Eye Hospital commemorates first anniversary
CHEC marks one year milestone with community celebration.
Joined-up working across Worcestershire eyecare system provides best service for patients
The sight-saving work of an independent eye clinic has been praised for the high quality of service it provides for patients.
BCLA Presidential Address highlights the opportunities for growth in contact lens sector
The new President of the BCLA has used his inaugural address to urge the sector to have “meaningful” conversations after eye exams and deliver “better vision outcomes” for patients.
Leicester Community Eye Hospital recognised as ‘Good’
Care and Quality Commission awards CHEC coveted quality rating.
The Eyes Have It and World Eye Health Day - A Q&A with Marsha de Cordova
Westminster Eye Health Day is the flagship parliamentary event of The Eyes have It, a partnership of Roche, Macular Society, Fight for Sight, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Association of Optometrists and RNIB and has returned for its third year, sponsored by Marsha de Cordova MP.
New CPD arrangements for specialty registrants welcomed by the AOP
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The GOC has confirmed changes to the CPD scheme which enables contact lens opticians and optometrists with prescribing rights the opportunity to gain self-directed specialty points.
Optegra launches new junior doctor training
Eye hospital group Optegra has further increased its support of the NHS with a new training scheme for NHS junior doctors.
BELKIN Vision is pleased to announce FDA clearance for its glaucoma laser, the Eagle device
BELKIN Vision, an innovator in ophthalmic medical solutions, is pleased to announce that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for its glaucoma laser, the Eagle device.
NHS online GP registration service rolled out to over 2000 practices
An NHS pledge to roll out a new online GP registration service to 2000 GP practices by the end of the year has been achieved ahead of schedule.
The Eyes Have It launches new report calling for a National Eye Care Plan for England to address surging patient demand
The Eyes Have It is a partnership of Macular Society, Fight for Sight / Vision Foundation, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), Association of Optometrists, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and Roche Products Ltd.
Ombudsman comments on government announcement of duty of candour review
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Rob Behrens comments on the Department of Health and Social Care's announcement about a review into duty of candour.
