News

RCOphth/RNIB Cataract Report June 2011 30/06/2011 An overview of PCT policies on cataract surgery

Short Notes from Council 27/06/2011 The Short Notes from Council for the meeting on the 10 June have been added to the website (Member's Login Required).

Commissioning Guide for Eye Care and Sight Loss Services: Building on the QIPP Agenda 24/06/2011 Produced in collaboration with The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, general practitioners and other key clinicians, the new guidance takes a hands-on approach to local commissioning.

Guidance on management of the visual system for patients with learning disabilities 17/06/2011 Adults in the UK with learning disabilities are 10 times more likely than the rest of the population to be blind or partially sighted. This document aims to showhow simple changes to practice enhance the quality of care for patients with learning disability.

RCOphth Statement on Dexamethasone intravitreal implant for the treatment of macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO) 08/06/2011 The Scientific Committee Chairman, Professor Anthony Moore, has released a statement responding to the NICE FAD on Dexamethasone intravitreal implant for the treatment of macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO).

New Campaign asks Parents to be Brain Tumour Aware 08/06/2011 A new campaign is being launched to help parents and health professionals spot the signs of brain tumours in children and young people.

National Eye Health Week, 13-19th June 07/06/2011 Next week is National Eye Health Week. Once again, eye care charities, organisations and health professionals from across the UK are joining together to promote the importance of eye health.