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SAS 17th National Eye Day
The annual SAS day will feature talks by keynote speakers and networking opportunities.
About the College
We bring together the profession, set standards and work with partners to improve eye care in the UK and globally.
4,700 members and counting
Our community brings together ophthalmologists and eye care professionals at every career stage, in the UK and globally.
By members, for members
Our regional and international representatives help ensure members’ experiences and perspectives inform College priorities and decisions
Shaping eye care
We work with the NHS, governments and professional bodies to influence policies affecting eye care services and the workforce.
Setting high standards
Our examinations, curricula and guidance support high standards in ophthalmology education, training and professional practice.
Position statement
Shifting ophthalmology-led care from hospital to community settings
- Advocacy & influencing
- Leadership & management
Safely delivering this shift will require effective governance and quality assurance arrangements, improved IT interoperability and robust strategic commissioning.
First published: 1 October 2025
Case study
Transforming eye care delivery in Devon
- Cataract
- Glaucoma
- Leadership & management
The One Devon Elective Pilot cut waiting lists by performing same-day cataract surgeries, streamlining medical retina and glaucoma pathways, making better use of theatre space and improving teamwork.
First published: 1 May 2025
Clinical guidance
Day one post-operative review in modern vitrectomy surgery
- Retina
When post-operative day one review after vitrectomy may be omitted, considered or advised balancing patient safety, follow-up burden and risk of raised IOP
Last updated or reviewed: 2 January 2026
30 September 2026
Expanding medical retina capacity through community ophthalmology services in Leicestershire
How did the ophthalmology unit at University Hospitals of Leicester increase anti-VEGF injection capacity by 67% while successfully bringing care closer to patients’ homes? In this 1 hour webinar, consultant ophthalmologist Vasileios Konidaris and ophthalmology general manager Zack Sentance will share insights into how their team redesigned medical retina services and then answer delegates' questions. Innovations covered include community injection hubs, expanded multidisciplinary roles and imaging-led virtual clinics. Join us for this webinar if you are an ophthalmologist looking for best practice insights into how you can implement similar approaches in your own unit, or an NHS manager or commissioner interested in service redesign, workforce innovation and increasing capacity. This webinar is free for members and £25 for non-members.
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Via Zoom
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6:00 pm
2 October 2026
Student/ Foundation Doctors Ophthalmology Review Day (SORD/ FORD) Glasgow
This event will cover clinical knowledge and skills at a level appropriate for medical students in their clinical years and foundation doctors interested in pursuing ophthalmology. It’s a refresher course intended for medical students and foundation doctors who want to cover the essential ophthalmology knowledge and core skills in a day. By the end of the day attendees should be able to safely assess patients presenting with an ophthalmic problem and make an appropriate management or referral decision.
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9:45 am
5 October 2026
Introduction to Ophthalmic Surgery course - 5 October 2026
This course is designed to serve as an introduction to ophthalmic surgery and will offer an opportunity for trainees to learn some of the core skills that form the building blocks of ophthalmic surgery. The focus will be on hands-on practical experience with only short introductions to each topic and at least 5 hours of simulated surgery using the latest model eyes. The course is open to Foundation Doctors, Medical students, Overseas Doctors, in fact anyone who is considering a career in ophthalmology.
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London
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9:00 am
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Hear from our members
Being a member of the College has some huge benefits. My personal favourite is the easy access to the skills centre in London. The surgical simulation is fantastic and one of the best facilities I've seen around Europe
Dan Lindfield FRCOphth, Fellow, Consultant at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust -
As member of the College, I feel I'm part of a community of Ophthalmologists: I share a network, discuss clinical cases and research and just find out what's happening in general ophthalmology or in our sub-specialties.
Dr Kavita Aggarwala, Trainee fellow affiliate, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust Foundation
9 September 2026
News
Ceremony honours candidates joining specialty at ‘a genuinely exciting time’
- Education & training
- Events
- Professional/career
More than 200 new Fellows were formally welcomed to the College at this year’s Admissions Ceremony in London last week.
28 August 2026
News
New lead for NOD cataract audit
- Cataract
Consultant ophthalmologist Victor Hu has been appointed as incoming clinical lead for the National Ophthalmology Database (NOD) cataract audit, succeeding John Buchan.
26 August 2026
News
Have your say on new consensus guideline
The College has produced a new draft consensus guideline on Open Globe Injuries. We are inviting members to submit comments or observations on its content, format or recommendations.