Ophthalmic Services Guidance
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists is the guardian of excellence in ophthalmology. It aims to set standards in all aspects of the delivery of ophthalmic care in the interests of patients and the public. Guidance is provided under various topics (see below) and is reviewed regularly. The guidance is intended to inform both ophthalmologists and those managing eye services.Standards of practice are clearly identified. The maintenance of
these standards may only be achieved through adequate staffing levels,
proper facilities and appropriate managerial support. Ophthalmic care
for patients must continuously improve through regular robust audit,
professional development and innovation, and training.
CHAPTERS
| AUDIT & CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS (updated chapter - April 2008) |
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| COMPLAINTS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY (July 2005) |
Chapter under review |
| DAY CARE AND INPATIENT FACILITIES (updated chapter - April 2008) |
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| DECONTAMINATION (updated chapter - April 2008) |
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| EMERGENCY EYE CARE (Updated chapter - April 2009) | Download Chapter |
| ENDOPHTHALMITIS (updated chapter - June 2007) |
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| INFORMATICS (updated chapter - March 2008) |
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MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE RETINAL DETACHMENT (June 2010) MANAGEMENT OF RETINAL DETACHMENT (March 2005) - status withdrawn, please contact the College quoting document reference 2005/PROF/016 if you require a copy. |
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| OCCUPATIONAL VISUAL STANDARDS (new chapter - February 2010) | Download Chapter |
| OPHTHALMIC IMAGING (updated chapter - February 2009) |
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| OPHTHALMIC OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT (updated chapter - March 2008) | Download Chapter |
| OPHTHALMIC PRIMARY CARE (new chapter - May 2005) | Download Chapter |
| OPHTHALMIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN (updated chapter - July 2009) |
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| OPHTHALMIC SERVICES FOR PATIENTS WITH DIABETES (updated chapter - February 2009) |
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| OPHTHALMIC WORKFORCE (updated chapter - September 2008) | Download Chapter |
| PATIENT SAFETY IN OPHTHALMOLOGY (updated chapter - September 2008) |
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| PRE-OPERATIVE ASSESSMENT (updated chapter - October 2005) |
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| PREVENTION OF TRANSMISSION OF BLOOD-BORNE VIRUSES IN OPHTHALMIC SURGERY (updated April 2010) | Download Chapter |
| THEATRES (updated chapter - April 2008) |
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| VISUAL STANDARDS FOR DRIVING (updated chapter - April 2005) |
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