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Work experience in ophthalmology as an A-Level student

5 September 2023 | | EYE - General
Importance of work experience Medical schools expect applicants to understand what a career in medicine involves, which can be gained through work experience and volunteering. It is strongly recommended by the Medical Schools Council that work experience involves working in...

The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists launch new joint vision for delivering eye care services across the UK

26 July 2021
The College of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) continue to review the ongoing impact of the pandemic on eye services across primary and secondary care.

World Optometry Day 2022

23 March 2022 |
Today, Wednesday 23rd March, is #WorldOptometryDay. A day to celebrate the global community of optometrists and all the eye care professionals that support the ophthalmic health and wellbeing of many millions of patients.

Clinical Observation Days Pave Way for Next Generation of Optometrists

17 May 2022
Optometry students at Glasgow Caledonian University have taken part in a series of clinical observation days at one of the UK’s leading eye surgery clinics, as part of a new programme giving student optometrists experience of modern day surgical practice.

Professor Tariq Aslam leaves role of co-editor at Eye News

26 May 2022 |
Professor Tariq Aslam, co-editor of Eye News for nearly a decade, will be stepping down from his role.

Optos announces new ultra-widefield colour image modality, providing additional retinal visualisation to eyecare professionals

7 June 2023 | Optos, retinal imaging, UWF, California FA
Optos, Plc, the leading retinal imaging company, announces it is expanding the optomap® ultra-widefield (UWF™) retinal imaging modalities available with the California FA device to further assist eyecare professionals in disease management and treatment planning.

The National Treatment Centre-Highland

8 September 2023 | National Treatment Centre-Highland, Andy Pyott, Scotland, Eyecare, Raigmore, NHS Highland
The National Treatment Centre-Highland opened its doors to patients in April 2023. At a cost of £48 million this represented a significant investment by the Scottish Government for the provision of modern eye care for the North of Scotland.

CHEC Northampton recognised as ‘Outstanding’

4 October 2023 | CHEC, industry, CQC, Jose Bailey
Care and Quality Commission awards community eye hospital highest possible rating.

CHEC Blackpool celebrates World Sight Day with 10,000th patient

12 October 2023 | CHEC, world sight day, Blackpool, community-based ophthalmology
Community-based ophthalmology provider marks major milestone for patient choice and equitable access.

Fife councillors experience street obstacles wearing sight loss simulation-spectacles

27 November 2023 | RNIB, retinopathy, glaucoma, cataract, urban, Navigation, Social Eyes
A cross-party group of Dunfermline Councillors tried to navigate around obstacles and clutter on the streets of Dunfermline on the morning of Friday, November 24th wearing spectacles that mimic different sight loss conditions.

Accrington Eye Hospital commemorates first anniversary

19 December 2023 | CHEC, Community, patient services, healthcare provider, private sector, NHS
CHEC marks one year milestone with community celebration.

Coventry Community Eye Hospital recognised as ‘Outstanding’

5 January 2024 | CHEC, community services, ophthalmology, hospital, rating, UK, Coventry
Care and Quality Commission awards CHEC highest possible rating.