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The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
17 Cornwall Terrace
London
NW1 4QW
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7935 0702
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7935 9838
Email: President@rcophth.ac.uk
Statement on the BMJ study on bevacizumab (Avastin) to treat AMD
Statement on 3D Films"Approximately 2-3% of the population can't see 3D because of early onset squint, or an eye problem that develops later in life - and you need good vision in both eyes to be able to see 3D. This is because the vision in either eye is slightly different. You can test this by looking at the same object with one eye covered and then looking at it with the other eye covered - the image shifts very slightly. The theory is that this helps us judge depth and distance better. The main principle of 3D imaging is to send one view of a picture to your left eye and a different view of the same scene to the right, which your visual cortex will then put together as an perception of an object with depth. You cannot damage your eyes by watching a 3D film, but if you spend an excessive period of time doing so, you may get a slight headache because of eye strain." (posted 4th June 2010)
College Statement on Avastin 30 May 2010 (posted 3rd June 2010)
The College joins forces with the Medical Research Council to promote academic ophthalmology
A MRC clinical training fellowship has been created specifically for ophthalmologists. Applicants must be a member of the College, a UK trainee ophthalmologist and want to work towards a doctorial degree. The application deadline is 17 September 2010. Interviews will be held in March 2011 and the post must be taken up by 31 August 2011. Details of how to apply can be found at http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingopportunities/Fellowships/Jointlyfundedclinicalresearchtraining/MRC003872#P109_13680 (posted 21st May 2010)
Invitation to apply for the role of NHS representative for the Appeal Committee at the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (posted 6th May 2010)
Guardian Article
NHS change must be driven by clinical evidence
College Statement on the Department of Health proposal to ask NICE to review the intraocular use of bevacizumab (Avastin) (posted 29th April 2010
Please look at the first E-Annual Report, it summarises the 2009 College activities http://www.royal-college-of-ophthalmologists.org/
Comments on it are welcome and should be sent to kathy.evans@rcophth.ac.uk (posted 23rd March 2010)
Medical Device Alert - Intraocular lens (IOL) - hydrophilic acrylic issued 21 January 2010 Full alert (posted 8th March 2010)
College Statement on the Nice Guidelines on Glaucoma (posted 12th February 2010)Why not view the Eponymous Lectures from Congress 2009. Full video presentations are available from the Members area. (posted 4th January 2010)
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Maximising Capacity in AMD Services 2009 (posted 7th December 2009)The Examination Reports for the January 2010 Part 1 FRCOphth, May 2010 Part 1 FRCOphth, March 2010 Refraction Certificate and February/April 2010 Part 2 FRCOphth examinations are now available.
There are limited places reamaining on the Intermediate Phaco Course to be held at the College on 27 October (1 September 2010)
Letter to the Editor of The Observer from Chairman of Paediatrc Sub-committee regarding the article: Children's sight at risk as parents and schools shun eye tests (25 August 2010)
The Ophthalmic Trainees' Group meeting of OTC to be held on Saturday 20 November 2010 places still available (24 August 2010).
Draft self-assessment tools for clinical services: cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, AMD and vitreoretinal surgery (added 24 August 2010)
There are limited places remaining on the Curriculum Based Glaucoma Course to be held at the College on 11 October 2010.
Do Once and Share Projects update (5 August 2010)
Eligibility information for the MRC clinical training fellowship (4 August 2010)
Short Notes from the Professional Standards Committee, Members login required (27 July 2010)
The information pages for the Admission Ceremony have been updated (20 July 2010).
Information from the Professional Standards Committee.
Preventing venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing ophthalmic procedures.