News archive for 2021
OSA Sustainability Committee holds first meeting
The OSA Sustainability Committee held its first meeting on Friday 23 July. The aim of the committee is to provide information, support and advice to OSA members who want to demonstrate their commitment to behaving in a more environmentally sensitive and more sustainable way.
SOC welcomes registrations and poster submissions for September meeting
The theme of the Scottish Ophthalmological Club spring meeting on 23 September is ‘Post COVID – The Best of Times and The Worst of Times', featuring eminent speakers on a range of topics.
The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists launch new joint vision for delivering eye care services across the UK
The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) continue to review the ongoing impact of the pandemic on eye services across primary and secondary care.
Optical Suppliers Association creates Sustainability Committee
The OSA will be holding their first Sustainability Committee meeting on Friday 23 July.
The Scottish Government Scholarship in Ophthalmology: just a few weeks left to apply!
A number of scholarships are available for eye healthcare professionals working in Scotland who have been accepted for admission to the online MSc in Primary Care Ophthalmology programme in academic year 2021-2022, thanks to funding from the Scottish Government.
Home testing can help glaucoma patients, new study shows
Nearly 60,000 people in Scotland living with glaucoma could benefit from carrying out tests at home, a study funded by Sight Scotland and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has shown.
New webinar series on sight loss and genomic research
A new webinar series highlighting the latest scientific developments and the future of research will be launched next week.
Glaucoma Awareness Week: Glaucoma UK to focus on hereditary nature of disease
With so many people looking forward to reuniting with family and friends, Glaucoma Awareness Week will focus on the fact that glaucoma can be hereditary and the importance of loved ones in the lives of patients with the disease.
Survey reveals poor public awareness of dry eye disease
A new survey has revealed how few people are aware of Dry Eye Disease, a debilitating and painful eye condition which affects one in four people in the UK.
Global sight alliance declares climate emergency
In recognition of Earth Day, on 22 April 2021, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has declared a Climate Emergency and released a call to action for environmentally sustainable practices in the eye health sector.
The University of Auckland, New Zealand - Ophthalmology Sub-speciality Fellowship Applications Open – Deadline 18 June 2021
The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Auckland and Greenlane Hospital, Auckland District Health Board have openings.
Pulling on the heart strings: ophthalmologist fundraises for GOSH
NIHR Doctoral Fellow Sohaib Rufai is sharing his guitar performances to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
