News & Views

Read our latest policy roundup, a series of advocacy updates on our most recent policy and public affairs activities and successes.

Vikas Chadha, Chair of the College’s Training Committee, has commented on NHS England’s report on phase 1 of the Medical Training Review, which was published last week, saying: “It is encouraging that many of the challenges facing ophthalmology training, which we highlighted in our submission, have been recognised in NHS England’s initial review of medical training."

Over the past few months we have had coverage across a range of media, with members giving quotes and comments to regional and national publications. Thanks to those who contributed their expertise, helping us to raise awareness about critical eye health issues and advocate for positive patient outcomes.

Following publication of the wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD) pathway, NHS England has published new commissioning guidance regarding treatment pathways in macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Members are encouraged to visit the NHS Futures Biosimilar Hub in order to view the guidance.

Following concerns raised by some members this week regarding recent comments made by the College President, the Responsible Officer has investigated and published a statement to reinforce members’ confidence in a fair and inclusive election process.

Our statement on adherence to the College's Canvassing Code of Practice

Applications are now invited for the RED Trust research bursary, which supports an ophthalmologist in training to undertake an epidemiological study of a rare eye condition through the British Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit (BOSU).

Consultant ophthalmologist Romi Chhabra has been appointed as incoming clinical lead for the age-related macular degeneration (AMD) audit, succeeding Martin McKibbin.

Beth Barnes, the College’s Director of Quality Improvement and Research, presents her thoughts on an event to guide NHS professionals through the new treatment pathway for wet AMD.

The College has announced its support for the UK National Eye Health and Hearing Study (UKNEHS), a major public health initiative aiming to assess the prevalence and causes of vision and hearing impairment in adults aged 50 and over across the UK.