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90% of NHS trusts now have electronic patient records

The NHS has met the government’s target for 90% of trusts adopting electronic patient records (EPR) in hospitals ahead of schedule.

SpaMedica celebrates 15 years of industry innovation and unrivalled patient care

Launched in 2008, the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery has helped thousands of patients and invested in world-class training.

£1 million boost for wireless innovations to improve patient care

Trials of new wireless technologies to help improve patient care and strengthen connectivity in A&Es and ambulance bays are set to launch across seven NHS trusts, following new funding from NHS England.

Zeiss @ 100% Ophthalmology: Driving Digital Transformation in your Cataract Patient Pathway

@14.30 - 15.30 Are inefficiencies in your clinic causing backlogs? Are your theatre lists running over schedule? This 1-hour lecture promises to inspire your approach to data-driven cataract management. With unique customer perspectives, use case discussions and workflow demonstrations, join us to see how you can shape the future of your cataract patient pathways.

Zeiss @ 100% Ophthalmology: Driving Digital Transformation in your Glaucoma Patient Pathway

@10.30 - 11.30 Are inefficiencies in your clinic causing backlogs? Are your clinics running over schedule? This 1-hour lecture promises to inspire your approach to data-driven glaucoma management. With unique customer perspectives, case discussions and live workflow demonstrations, join us to see how you can shape the future of your glaucoma patient pathways.

Carol celebrates better vision as Wakefield Eye Hospital’s 20,000th patient

“It’s been brilliant – I’d much rather have cataract surgery than visit the dentist!” Carol celebrates better vision as Wakefield Eye Hospital’s 20,000th patient.

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

Community-based ophthalmology provider marks major milestone for patient choice and equitable access.

Esme's Umbrella: Charles Bonnet Syndrome Patient Information Event

An event to mark 5 years since the launch of Esme’s Umbrella and three hundred years since the birth of Charles Bonnet. @10:00 - 12:30 (GMT)

CHEC ‘Re:Sets’ sights on patient outcomes and growth ambitions

CHEC, one of the largest providers of community-based ophthalmology services in the UK, has launched an enhanced go-to-market strategy that will better align its service offerings and provision with the NHS’ evolving needs.

Manchester Royal Eye Hospital first in UK to use ultra-wide field OCT angiography machine in patient facing setting

Manchester Royal Eye Hospital announces it is the first in the UK to utilise the ultra-wide field OCT angiography machine, the Xephilio OCT-S1 from Canon, in a patient facing setting.

The Eyes Have It launches new report calling for a National Eye Care Plan for England to address surging patient demand

The Eyes Have It is a partnership of Macular Society, Fight for Sight / Vision Foundation, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), Association of Optometrists, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and Roche Products Ltd.

New rules on capturing a homeless patient’s address will correct ‘major health inequality’, says the AOP

The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has welcomed an announcement by NHS England, which confirms that patients without a fixed address, including people who are homeless or rough sleeping, have a route to access NHS sight care by proving an alternative address.