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Newmedica strengthens glaucoma services with optometrist-turned-ophthalmologist appointment

Newmedica, a leading provider of ophthalmology services across England, has appointed Richard Stead as its lead for glaucoma. This strategic move underscores Newmedica's commitment to delivering exceptional and timely care for both NHS and private patients across the spectrum of...

Intravitreal Injection Training Course for Nurses and AHPs

A one day course for Ophthalmic Nurses, Orthoptists and Optometrists to equip individuals with the underpinning theory, knowledge and wet lab experience needed to begin practical training in their own Trust.

Moorfields Education: Oculoplastic nursing and allied health professionals study day

This in-person course has been designed to improve clinical practice and knowledge by highlighting new ways of working within this specialty. Suitable for nurses, optometrists, orthoptists, technicians and managers.

100% Ophthalmology 2026

100% Ophthalmology 2026

SCOPE Announces 2025 Independent Prescriber Bursary Award Winners

SCOPE is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 Independent Prescriber (IP) Bursary Awards, an initiative now in its fourth year. Designed to support optometrists in gaining IP qualifications by covering course fees, the awards continue to attract strong...

Revolutionising eyecare: Gloucestershire’s Community Ophthalmic Link delivers nationally significant results

Ophthalmology is the largest outpatient specialty in the NHS, and in Gloucestershire, it is growing at an annual rate of 2.55%, outpacing other specialties. However, rising demand has led to significant waiting lists, often resulting in patients not being seen...

Glaucoma care provision using a multidisciplinary approach: a personal view

This article is going to explain the secret to running an efficient multidisciplinary glaucoma service which will comfortably meet the demands of an ever-growing elderly population, within the confines of budgetary and clinical constraints, wherever the setting. This may be...

Changing the post cataract surgery review pathway – is patient safety compromised?

Cataract surgery continues to be the most commonly performed elective surgical procedure in the UK, with an annual rate of approximately 4150/100,000 people over the age of 65 accounting for a significant proportion of the surgical workload of most ophthalmologists...

GIRFT best practice for glaucoma services

Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT), part of NHS England, has set out a clinical framework for delivering consistent, patient-centred glaucoma care across England. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the UK, and case numbers are projected...

Moorfields: Laser Course

Moorfields Education: Laser course for ophthalmic healthcare professionals

Corneal Topography in Clinical Practice (Pentacam System)

This book is based upon one device, the Pentacam, developed by OCULUS, and is primarily aimed at those who wish to familiarise themselves with the Pentacam system and need a text to complement the instrument operations manual. It is laid...