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Altomed joins sister company Mid-Optic in supporting Guide Dogs

Altomed are excited to announce that they have chosen Guide Dogs as their new charity partner.

Retinal prosthetics: science fiction or a vision for the future?

“Is it a fact – or have I dreamt it – that, by means of electricity, the world of matter has become a great nerve, vibrating thousands of miles in a breathless point of time?” – Nathaniel Hawthorne, The House...

Moorfields:Fundoscopy training programme March Intake

Moorfields Education: Fundoscopy training programme

RSM: Advancements in Ophthalmology: Bridging Global Divides with AI, VR, and XR Technology

This webinar will showcase cutting-edge technological advancements in ophthalmology and how these innovations are revolutionising healthcare delivery, particularly in the Global South. With a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Extended Reality (XR), the meeting will...

“We try our best”, but we should still be open and transparent

In a recent discussion with colleagues, someone recognised that many, when asked what they do, say, “I am a doctor”. Rather than “I work as a doctor”. This sense of belonging, pride and duty comes with responsibility. Becoming a surgeon,...

Hospital wins funding to investigate sickle cell sight loss.

The hospital trust is the first in the UK to lead on a research project to understand the impact of sickle cell disease on eyesight.

What's trending Jun/Jul 2019

A round-up of the eye related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #beeping #EasterEgg Beeping Easter eggs allow blind and visually impaired children to participate in the quintessential Easter activity for children...

New runners inspired by London Marathon warned to consider their eye health amid thousands of sign-ups ahead of the event

Runners and would-be runners have been urged to ensure they have considered the best options for their eyesight if they are inspired to be more active by this year’s London Marathon.

Cutting-edge practice in glaucoma care: what, how and why?

More effective treatments and drug delivery modalities, implantable minimally invasive glaucoma surgical (MIGS) devices, as well as accelerating clinical research programmes, will transform the surgical and clinical management of glaucoma in the near future. There is also an ever-greater emphasis...

College comments on the DHSC’s update on GOS sight test fees for England and clinical placement training payments for 2025/2026

This week, the Department of Health and Social Care published details of its confirmed NHS sight test fee and NHS domiciliary fees from 1 April 2025, continuing professional development payments for 2024, and clinical placement training payments from 1 April...

Working smarter not harder: How to transform eyecare delivery in the United Kingdom (part 2)

Are we doing enough to meet the current demands on ophthalmic services? In part two of a two-part series (see Part 1 here), Rosalind Harrison explains how efficiency can be improved by setting up eye services in community hubs. The...