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Optegra launches new junior doctor training

14 December 2023 | RCOphth, private sector, public sector, Cataract surgery, training, education
Eye hospital group Optegra has further increased its support of the NHS with a new training scheme for NHS junior doctors.

Ocular Melanoma UK launches Ocular Melanoma October to shine a light on rare eye cancer

13 October 2025 | oncology, cancer, charity, October, OMUK
Ocular Melanoma UK (OMUK) the nation’s only charity dedicated exclusively to supporting those affected by ocular melanoma, today launched Ocular Melanoma October – a nationwide campaign highlighting the realities of living with this rare, life-threatening and often misunderstood cancer. Each...

A focus on Pakistan’s growing eye care needs: over 43 million patients treated for curable blindness free of charge

5 February 2020 | | EYE - General
With 90% of the world’s visually impaired living in developing countries, Pakistan is no exception to this on-going global healthcare challenge. Despite massive leaps over the last few decades in targeting this issue, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that...

Intravitreal injections delivered by ophthalmic clinical nurse specialists

1 June 2015 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Intravitreal injections of the anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agent ranibizumab, for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was approved by National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) in 2008 [1]. The Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (MREH),...

Orbis and FedEx team up on three-week training for Eye Care Professionals in Vietnam

26 May 2023 | flying hospitl, international, FedEx, Orbis, charity
This is the first surgical project for the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in three years.

Glaucoma UK and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists announce research award 2023

15 February 2023
Glaucoma UK and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists are working in partnership to run this prestigious award which has previously funded a range of research topics from prospective stem cell treatments to the use of big data in patient risk stratification.

Updated MOSUK website

8 January 2024 | Digital, MOSUK, Registration, Anniversary, ophthalmology, Societies
This year marked the 25th anniversary of the Medical Ophthalmology Society UK (MOSUK) meeting, which first took place in 1999 at St Thomas’ Hospital, London.

Inaugural meeting and dinner of the British Chinese Ophthalmic Society (BCOS)

22 May 2023
by Professor Christopher Liu OBE, Founder of British Chinese Ophthalmic Society. When I was a medical student in the 80s, planning a career in ophthalmology, there were very few ophthalmologists of Chinese descent in the UK. Mr Hung Cheng was...

Moorfields Education: Hot topics in comprehensive ophthalmology

7 February 2025
Hot topics in comprehensive ophthalmology is a course for people who work in the field suitable for comprehensive/general ophthalmologists, urgent care and primary care, optometrists and nurse practitioners. This is an update on common themes which appear in the comprehensive...

27th Nottingham Eye Symposium and Research Meeting

24 January 2025
A unique opportunity for the dissemination and discussion of cutting-edge basic science and clinical ophthalmic research. Conference Chair: Ms. Dalia Said The 27th Nottingham Eye Symposium & Research Meeting anticipates a delegation of approx. 150 ophthalmologists from around the UK...

RCOphth DEMYSTIFYING STRABIMUS: Ocular Motility Curriculum Study Day

4 July 2025
An all day event simplifying strabismus, with practical teaching sessions ("you too can do a cover test"), common clinical and exam scenarios, top tips from expert clinicians and educators in the field. Aimed at trainees, SAS doctors and the general...

Use of off-the-shelf magnifying glasses as a cost-effective alternative for surgical loupes

3 February 2023 | | EYE - General
Surgical loupes are an integral part of ophthalmic surgery on the ocular surface and in the periocular area. Available in different magnifications, they provide a clear view of the field of surgery which can greatly assist in identifying fine structures...