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Pioneering professor performs 30,000th laser eye procedure

14 April 2025 | laser, refractive, career, professional development, achievement, Moorfields, LASEK

A Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Moorfields Private Hospital consultant has performed his 30,000th refractive laser eye procedure (at Moorfields Private), 36 years after he carried out the first of its kind in the UK. In 1989, while...

Macular Society chief executive, Cathy Yelf, announces retirement

19 January 2024 | macular society, AMD, career, professional, infrastructure, industry

After nearly a decade of dedicated service as chief executive of leading sight loss charity the Macular Society, Cathy Yelf has announced her decision to retire in 2024.

College of Optometrists recognises outstanding contributions to the profession with Life and Honorary Fellowships

14 November 2023 | optometry, fellowships, awards, achievements, career, academic, college

The College of Optometrists has awarded three new Life Fellowships and two new Honorary Fellowships to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the profession or to the College.