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College of Optometrists and RCOphth launch joint vision for eye care

26 August 2020
The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) have developed a joint vision for the two professions to continue to work together to support the delivery of safe and sustainable eye care services in England.

Boosting key protein in eye cells could prevent age-related vision loss, international team finds

6 June 2024 | amd, protein, vision loss, age-related, macular, research, paper, IRAK-M
Increasing the levels of a key protein in the cells at the back of the eye could help protect against the leading cause of vision loss among older adults, finds a new discovery made by researchers from the UK, US, Germany and Australia.

Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NA-AION): a review

1 February 2017 | | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology
Ischaemic optic neuropathy (ION) is the commonest adult optic neuropathy encountered today in our ageing population, is a common cause of irreversible visual loss and is usually associated with underlying vascular disease. The condition is classified as follows: (a) Anterior...

Leadership and management in optometry: why is it important?

1 April 2018 | | EYE - General
The General Medical Council recognises that leadership and management is essential for every doctor, and provides guidance detailing management and leadership responsibilities [1]. Indeed, management and leadership is part of the core training for all medical trainees. However, to date,...

Aqueous misdirection: a case series of unexpected surgical complications

3 June 2024 | | EYE - Glaucoma
Aqueous misdirection (AM), also known as malignant glaucoma, is a form of secondary glaucoma that typically presents with shallowing of the anterior chamber (AC), raised intraocular pressure (IOP), and reduced visual acuity (VA) in the presence of patent peripheral iridotomies...

Optical practices in England need "financial lifeline"

30 March 2020
NHS England’s failure to act is forcing hundreds of optical practices to close, with a direct and dangerous impact on the eye healthcare of patients in England during the COVID-19 crisis, the Optical Fees Negotiating Committee (OFNC) has warned.

British Council for Prevention of Blindness has a new Chairman

9 November 2020
BCPB’s new Chairman Mr Michael Burdon FRCOphth FRCP is a consultant ophthalmologist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham with a specialist interest in neuro-ophthalmology.

Reforms to primary eyecare in Wales welcome but concerning

22 June 2023 | Wales, eyecare services, AOP, Reforms
Some areas of the Welsh Government’s proposals have come under scrutiny by eyecare practitioners practising in Wales since a consultation on reforms opened in April.

An Introduction to: RCOphth's Microsurgery Course

6 December 2023 | | Microsurgery, education, trainees, rcophth, classes, courses
For foundation doctors and medical students with a keen interest on becoming ophthalmologists, the RCOphth Microsurgery Introduction Course stands as a gateway to introducing doctors to the intricacies of microsurgery.

Animal antics for children with vision impairment

20 March 2024 | RNIB, charity, children, young people, zoo, community, events, Shape and Share
Nine families with children with vision impairment got up to some animal antics at a mini zoo in Perth, thanks to the charity RNIB.

Glaucoma UK launches new research grant programme to support innovative glaucoma research

23 January 2025 | funding, grants, education, glaucoma, research, Glaucoma UK
Glaucoma UK is thrilled to announce the launch of its reshaped research programme for 2025 to support innovative research to improve the understanding, treatment, and care of glaucoma. The charity is committed to funding the most promising researchers and proposals...

The College calls for funding for primary eye care services to be prioritised to address NHS ophthalmology backlog

26 February 2025 | NHS, IPS, Private sector, Optometry, Optician, Optometrist, Royal College of Optometry
The College of Optometrists has welcomed the extra funding promised for NHS England as a necessary step forward to help reduce waiting lists but calls on the government to prioritise funding towards primary eye care services to help tackle the...