News & Views

As 2024 draws to a close we reflect on the year and share some of our highlights.

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.

The 2024 winner of the Dr Sadhu Ram Gupta MBE Award for International (non-UK) Examination Candidates is Dr Cheuk Ling Yim from Hong Kong.

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.

We welcome The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which was introduced to Parliament this week. It's aimed at protecting people from the harms of smoking.

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.

Take part in the biggest ever conversation about the future of the NHS.

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.

Launched on 14 October, the National Clinical Strategy for Ophthalmology presents a clinically-led case for a new model of eye care across Wales. College Llywydd Rhianon Reynolds, who is also National Clinical lead for Ophthalmology in Wales and a consultant ophthalmologist at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, led on the development of the strategy. Here she highlights 10 facts about the strategy that all College members should be aware of.