Provides guidance for employees, volunteers and trustees on claiming reasonable expenses incurred while carrying out College business.
First published: 1 October 2026
RNIB and Royal College of Ophthalmologists patient information booklet, Understanding age-related macular degeneration
First published: 15 September 2026
RNIB and Royal College of Ophthalmologists patient information booklet, Understanding cataracts
First published: 15 September 2026
RNIB and Royal College of Ophthalmologists patient information booklet, Understanding retinitis pigmentosa and inherited retinal dystrophies
First published: 15 September 2026
RNIB and Royal College of Ophthalmologists patient information booklet, Understanding dry eye
First published: 15 September 2026
RNIB and Royal College of Ophthalmologists patient information booklet, Understanding visual hallucinations (Charles Bonnet Syndrome)
First published: 15 September 2026
RNIB and Royal College of Ophthalmologists patient information booklet, Understanding nystagmus
First published: 15 September 2026
RNIB and Royal College of Ophthalmologists patient information booklet, Understanding posterior vitreous detachment
First published: 15 September 2026
RNIB and Royal College of Ophthalmologists patient information booklet, Understanding diabetes-related eye conditions including diabetic retinopathy
First published: 15 September 2026
RNIB and Royal College of Ophthalmologists patient information booklet, Understanding retinal detachment
First published: 15 September 2026
RNIB and Royal College of Ophthalmologists patient information booklet, Understanding glaucoma
First published: 15 September 2026
How Sunderland redesigned F2F glaucoma clinics so one consultant circulates between rooms, increasing capacity for complex patients and helping halve overdue appointments.
Last updated or reviewed: 1 September 2026
Commissioners should use budget controls to properly resource hospital eye services, with guidance clarifying follow-up impacts, ensuring payment limits support NICE standards.
First published: 3 August 2026
UHL increased anti-VEGF injection capacity by 67% through community-based injection clinics, expanded multidisciplinary roles and imaging-led virtual clinics and screening.
First published: 30 July 2026
Guidance on designing safe, efficient emergency eye care services. Supports risk-stratified pathways, consistent triage and system-wide access.
Last updated or reviewed: 1 February 2020
Our response to the 2026 DHSC consultation on reforming GMC's legislative framework.
First published: 1 June 2026
RCOphth urges the next Welsh Government to strengthen eye care through national strategy delivery, investment in services, 36 more training places, and system-wide OpenEyes access.
First published: 4 May 2026
Mae RCOphth yn galw ar Lywodraeth nesaf Cymru i gryfhau gofal llygaid drwy roi’r strategaeth ar waith, buddsoddi mewn gwasanaethau, creu 36 o leoedd hyfforddi, a chyflwyno OpenEyes ledled Cymru.
First published: 4 May 2026
RCOphth urges the Scottish Government to expand the ophthalmology workforce, roll out OpenEyes nationwide, and tackle the hidden backlog of follow-up patients.
First published: 4 May 2026
Sets out the College’s commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion across our membership, workforce and activities, and to eliminating unlawful discrimination.
First published: 6 April 2026
The College supports reform of driving vision standards while not yet endorsing a specific testing model.
First published: 1 April 2026
Sets out how the College considers and manages sponsorship from external organisations while protecting its independence, integrity and reputation.
First published: 2 March 2026
Provides guidance for staff, volunteers and members on using social media appropriately when representing, discussing or engaging with the College.
First published: 2 March 2026
College response to Welsh Government’s response to their inquiry report: a concerning lack of urgency to the challenges facing ophthalmology services.
First published: 25 February 2026
Proposing use of a single point of access model and other digital solutions for primary and secondary care within each integrated care system to overcome barriers to interoperability.
First published: 16 February 2026
AI tools should be adopted in NHS settings via an iterative process, with services conducting regular audits, quality assurance and inclusive patient engagement.
First published: 1 February 2026
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust innovated the use of SPARC (Single Point of Access and Referral Communication) to enable rapid clinical triage, two-way feedback between primary care refer
Last updated or reviewed: 1 July 2026
Concise practice points on identifying, referring and managing post-operative macular oedema after intra-ocular surgery to support timely diagnosis, treatment escalation and more consistent care.
Last updated or reviewed: 4 January 2026
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
A clear blueprint to help providers and trainers enable appropriate and safe cataract training within the independent sector, while maintaining patient safety and excellent outcomes.
First published: 1 January 2026
The College supported reducing cataract prices by 20%, recycling savings into complex ophthalmology care.
First published: 1 December 2025
West Yorkshire’s digital eye care referral platform has sped up triage, cut unnecessary referrals and reduced admin, with nearly all optometry practices now using a secure single point of access.
First published: 1 December 2025
Three scalable models to shift suitable eye care from hospitals to community, with consultant oversight, SPoA triage and resourcing: community diagnostic centres, enhanced optometry and surgical hubs.
First published: 10 November 2025
Ophthalmology clinical negligence claims are rising. Prevention, equitable care, commissioning reform and reinvestment in workforce, digital pathways and triage can cut costs and improve care.
First published: 4 November 2025
Sets out the principles for recruiting, supporting and overseeing volunteers who contribute to the work of the College.
First published: 3 November 2025
Explains when and how the College may formally endorse external guidance, resources, educational programmes and other materials.
Last updated or reviewed: 20 May 2026
Sets out how actual, potential and perceived conflicts of interest must be identified, declared, recorded and managed by people acting on behalf of the College.
First published: 3 November 2025
Sets out the framework for recruiting, supporting and managing people who volunteer their time and expertise on behalf of the College.
First published: 3 November 2025
Response to DHSE raises concerns about the use of pilocarpine, atropine, homatropine and diclofenac sodium by optometrists.
First published: 1 November 2025
Ophthalmologists remain vital for complex eye care, but rising disease and workforce shortages mean Scotland needs more training places, expanded training routes and stronger retention.
First published: 15 October 2025
The College calls for reforms to NHS cataract funding and commissioning to curb uncontrolled ISP spending and ensure resources reflect clinical need and public value.
First published: 2 October 2025
Sets out the principles for the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence across the College. It provides guidance on governance, data protection, human oversight, transparency and the ap
First published: 1 October 2025
Safely delivering this shift will require effective governance and quality assurance arrangements, improved IT interoperability and robust strategic commissioning.
First published: 1 October 2025
Find out how Ninewells Hospital’s ISBCS cataract pathway doubled throughput, reduced referral-to-listing waits from 180 to 11 days, cut visits and improved patient experience.
First published: 1 October 2025
Sets out how the College manages health, safety and welfare to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff and others affected by our activities. It covers responsibilities, risk management and p
First published: 9 September 2025
Supports safe, efficient, high‑flow surgery across all case complexity. It provides a practical framework for teams and service leaders to deliver consistent, patient‑centred care.
Last updated or reviewed: 1 September 2025
The continuing improvement in the availability of cataract training placements in ISPs is a positive story of the progress that can be made with focused collaborative work. Approximately 130 placement
First published: 1 September 2025
Practical, evidence-based actions to implement without compromising patient safety or outcomes, these recommendations offer a roadmap to a greener future.
Last updated or reviewed: 1 September 2025
Provides clear expectations for how RCOphth employees, volunteers, members, fellows (in all categories) and other healthcare professionals conduct themselves.
First published: 29 August 2025
Establishes clear rules and guidelines for managing the secure access of information assets, including systems, applications and data, to prevent unauthorised access and misuse.
First published: 4 August 2025