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Newmedica calls for transparency over glaucoma waiting lists and more collaboration with community optometrists

Ophthalmology provider Newmedica is calling for greater transparency by all providers over glaucoma waiting lists to tackle a ‘postcode lottery’ facing patients. Coinciding with Glaucoma Awareness Week (30 June – 6 July), Newmedica, which provides NHS and private ophthalmology services,...

The next evolution in cataract surgery: UKISCRS releases its Dropless Cataract Surgery Guidelines

Dropless cataract surgery is an evolving approach designed to simplify postoperative care by reducing or eliminating the need for patient-administered eye drops. The recently published guidelines by UKISCRS outline best practices to ensure safe, effective implementation of dropless techniques while...

Global eyecare charity Orbis welcomes new international president and CEO

NGO leader Kathleen Sherwin joins Orbis International to meet the growing global demand for eyecare. Global eye care NGO Orbis International is pleased to welcome Kathleen Sherwin as the organisation’s new President and CEO.Kathleen brings more than 25 years of...

Developing Practice in Ophthalmology

This two-day course aims to develop assessment and management skills in ophthalmology and progress towards the competencies required for expanding clinical roles with ophthalmology patients. The programme will appeal to primary and secondary care nurses and allied professionals who work...

Eye Emergencies

The course primarily develops assessment of the anterior chamber skills and will appeal to nurse practitioners working in emergency, urgent and primary care settings. Aims and Outcomes: Develop anterior eye chamber assessment skills. Broaden understanding of common eye presentations and...

Glaucoma UK appoints Professor Cecilia Fenerty as new Chair of Trustees

Glaucoma UK has appointed Professor Cecilia Fenerty as its new Chair of Trustees following the charity’s Annual General Meeting in March 2026. Professor Fenerty succeeds Professor Anthony King, who stepped down after completing four years as Chair and nine years...

Countdown to opening begins as NHS takes keys for new Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital

Leaders at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust today took their first steps inside the region’s new specialist eye hospital as construction partner Kier officially handed over the keys. Set to open later this summer, NHS leaders have also...

Developing Practice in Ophthalmology (Feb 2027)

This two-day course aims to develop assessment and management skills in ophthalmology and progress towards the competencies required for expanding clinical roles with ophthalmology patients. The programme will appeal to primary and secondary care nurses and allied professionals who work...

Largest-ever UK survey of people with glaucoma launches

Landmark national study endorsed by leading eye health bodies aims to capture the experiences of 10,000 people and inform the future development of glaucoma services. Glaucoma UK has launched the National Patient Voices Survey, the largest survey of people affected...

UKEGS Conference 2025

UKEGS (UK and Éire Glaucoma Society) Conference 2025

Eye Emergencies (Jul)

The course primarily develops assessment of the anterior chamber skills and will appeal to nurse practitioners working in emergency, urgent and primary care settings. CPD Hours: 8 Aims and Outcomes: Develop anterior eye chamber assessment skills. Broaden understanding of common...

Developing Practice in Ophthalmology (Jun)

This two-day course aims to develop assessment and management skills in ophthalmology and progress towards the competencies required for expanding clinical roles with ophthalmology patients. The programme will appeal to primary and secondary care nurses and allied professionals who work...