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Foundation Post in Ophthalmology

If you are in your final year of medicine at university, firstly congratulations on making it so far and secondly, you may be wondering how and which jobs to rank highly. If you have found yourself reading this article, then...

Just sign here: the intricacies of consent in the post-Montgomery era

The consent process is a vital part of the patient pathway and is far more than just getting the patient to sign on the dotted line. In my work in litigation I often see issues around informed consent resulting in...

ST3 Trainee experience of cataract surgery training in high flow settings in the independent sector

As an ST3 trainee, I was provided with the opportunity to complete a surgical training rotation at Newmedica Middlesborough, which involved cataract training on NHS patients undergoing surgery in the independent sector (IS). This reflective account highlights the experience from...

Moorfields Education: Glaucoma level 2 (College of Optometrists Professional Higher Certificate in Glaucoma)

This course is designed for optometrists and other healthcare professionals, who've completed the level 1 Professional Certificate in Glaucoma and wish to further develop skills in detecting change in clinical status and decision-making in patients at risk of developing glaucoma.  

Moorfields Education: Glaucoma level 3 (College of Optometrists Professional Diploma in Glaucoma)

This course is designed to develop the required management skills for patients with glaucoma, and it's now at a reduced rate of £1500 (previously £2,300). Optometrists will also be able to gain CPD points, for both level 2 and 3...

Moorfields Education: Medical retina level 2 (College of Optometrists Professional Higher Certificate in Medical Retina)

Applications for January 2024 are now open. Open to optometrists and other healthcare professionals who've completed the level 1, although other qualifications or experience may be accepted. Delegates undergoing this course will further develop skills in screening, diagnosing and managing a variety of medical retina conditions.

Moorfields Education: Refractive one-day course

This one day course is suitable for refractive young and senior ophthalmic surgeons, both internal or external staff, optometrists, and refractive allied health professionals (nurses/technicians). With lectures from world leading experts and interactive discussion, this is not to be missed.

Moorfields Education: Therapeutics course

Attendees can join one or both days of this course. The course includes a series of lecture webinars for hospital and community based optometrists who are interested in the therapeutic management of ocular conditions.

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.

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.

Intravitreal Injection Training Course for Nurses and AHPs (1)

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.