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ABDO response to free sight tests for special schools

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has issued the following response to government’s and NHS England’s announcement on free sight tests for special schools.

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.

A fresh digital look for the Gloucestershire Retinal Education Group

Gloucestershire Retinal Education Group (GREG) have unveiled a new website and invite you to take a look at the wealth of training on offer.

PREVIEW: UKISCRS Cornea & Cataract Day

Taking place on Monday 19 May at The Hilton Liverpool (L1 8LW), just a stone's throw away from 2025's RCOphth Annual Congress, you will be able to find the wonderful team from UKISCRS hosting their Cornea & Cataract Day. Our...

UK-EGG Seedcorn award call now open

The UK Eye Genetics Group is now accepting applications for a new Seedcorn Award, offering up to £5,000, to support early career researchers in conducting innovative projects focused on the diagnosis, understanding, prevention, management and treatment of genetic eye diseases....

Michael Burdon to begin term of office as a BCPB Trustee

Michael Burdon begins his term of office as a BCPB Trustee in July 2020, and in October 2020 will become Chairman of the Council when Paul Hunter retires after six years.

RCOphth Annual Congress - Day 2

Follow all the key updates from the RCOphth Annual Congress 2022, live.

Animal antics for children with vision impairment

Nine families with children with vision impairment got up to some animal antics at a mini zoo in Perth, thanks to the charity RNIB.

RCOphth Annual Congress - Day 4

Live updates from the final day at the RCOphth 2022 Annual Congress.

RCOphth 2024 Preview

Here is our annual highlights preview of the upcoming RCOphth 2024 Annual Congress in Belfast's ICC, 20-23 May.

Greater awareness of children’s vision care is urged by the profession

Greater attention needs to be given to children’s vision, believes the profession, as a recent survey by Mumsnet reveals that visits to the optometrist are lower down the agenda than dental visits. It found that 9% of parents saw no...

RCOphth Annual Congress - Day 1

Follow all the updates from the first day of the RCOphth 2022 Annual Congress here.