The National Ophthalmology Audit Database, managed by RCOphth, includes large-scale audit for both cataract surgery and age related macular degeneration.

The RCOphth supports ophthalmologists throughout the Ophthalmic Specialist Training (OST) programme with useful resources to support learning and professional development.

As a surgical-based specialty, ophthalmology encompasses a wide range of operations and clinic-based procedures, requiring ophthalmologists to make use of micro-surgical techniques. Simulation training enables trainee ophthalmologists to master these skills before in vivo training.

Healthcare quality and safety must be paramount in all ophthalmic services and at the centre of ophthalmic clinical professional practice. Clinical governance is the system or process by which quality and safety are delivered and continuously improved.