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Zac’s work saving sight from Ayrshire to Addis Ababa earns nomination for RNIB See Differently Award

10 April 2024 | Zac Koshy, RNIB, awards, achievements, professional

A West of Scotland clinician has been shortlisted for an RNIB See Differently Award in recognition of his work as an eye consultant across five hospitals in his local area as well as providing eye surgery in some of the world’s poorest regions.

Optegra launches new fellowship programme

15 February 2024 | cataract, Fadi Alfaqawi, professional development

Leading eye health care group, Optegra, is proud to announce the appointment of its first Fellow, Mr Fadi Alfaqawi, as it unveils its Cataract and Refractive Surgery Fellowship Programme.

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.

The Worshipful Company Of Spectacle Makers closes 2023 with 9 new liverymen and 1 new court assistant

12 January 2024 | awards, organisation, healthcare professional, allied professions, livery, collaboration

The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers brought a successful 2023 to a close with the admission of 9 new Liverymen at its December Court Lunch.

AOP update on new GOC e-service for statutory notices

11 January 2024 | infrastructure, digitisation, registration, healthcare professional, optometry

The GOC intends to introduce email communication for statutory notices with consent.

Most UK doctors experiencing moral distress, survey shows

10 January 2024 | healthcare professional, wellbeing, mental health, stress, NHS, waiting lists, infrastructure

Nearly four out of five (78%) family doctors across the United Kingdom are experiencing moral distress while caring for their patients.