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The British Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit (BOSU) is set to launch the first UK-wide epidemiological survey on adult gonococcal conjunctivitis at the start of 2025.

Three ophthalmologists, based in Wales, Gloucestershire and London, are to receive a total of £73,000 in research funding from the 2024/25 Zakarian Award, which the College supports in partnership with Fight for Sight. 

Access to cataract training in the independent sector has improved following collaborative work undertaken by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, with placements available in all regions where independent sector providers (ISPs) operate, other than London North. Despite this progress, more work is needed as trainees in nearly all regions report they need additional training opportunities in ISPs.

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Winfried Amoaku has been appointed Editor in Chief of Eye Open, the College’s new scientific journal, which is set to launch early in 2025.

This new feature allows consultants to download a certificate showing their participation in BOSU surveillance as evidence for appraisals and revalidation.

The latest edition of the policy roundup, a series of advocacy updates in which we share our most recent policy and public affairs activities and successes.

We are excited to announce the forthcoming launch of our new scientific journal, Eye Open.

More than 600 ophthalmologists in training took part in this year’s General Medical Council (GMC) National Training Survey, reporting they rate the quality of their training very highly but that they have concerns about burnout and over access to training opportunities in the independent sector.

Applications are now open for a £6,000 research bursary to support an ophthalmologist in training to undertake an epidemiological study of a rare eye condition through the British Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit (BOSU).