Scaling up video consultation capabilities in ophthalmology services: The experience at Moorfields
The NHS Long Term Plan set out NHS England and NHS Improvement’s ambition to transform outpatient appointments.
News & Views
Read the latest RCOphth news updates and guidance here.
Eye Units should send copies of CVI forms for epidemiological analysis
The Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI) is the key data source for the preventable sight loss indicator.
RCOphth President responds to HSIB report on lack of timely monitoring for patients with glaucoma
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists would like to thank the patient who was willing to participate in important investigations, such as this report carried out by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) despite the devastating impact on her quality of life as a result of her sight loss.
The benefits of sight impairment registration and how to deal with workplace stress
In this episode, we hear from Daniel Williams, a patient with Retinitis Pigmentosa, on the benefits of sight impairment registration for patients. We also delve into coping with workplace stress and burn-out in the NHS in discussion with Surgical Spirit podcast host, The Third Eye Doctor - Dr Haidar Al-Hakim.
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists endorses call for ‘Research for All’
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) has endorsed the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) statement in favour of a research-active NHS, alongside numerous other medical colleges, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, and National Institute for Health Research.
EyesWise: leading transformation in ophthalmology
More than two million people have reduced vision in the UK. There are nearly eight million appointments every year in hospital eye services in England, making ophthalmology one of the largest outpatient specialties.
#makemydatacount – secure national audit funding to protect patient safety and professional standards
We are calling on all those involved in funding and running national clinical audits to support our campaign #makemydatacount.
NICE publishes serious eye disorders quality standard
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists supports the quality standard but believes the implementation will be challenging for the overwhelmed hospital eye service.
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges publishes report looking at the predicted impact of Artificial Intelligence
As Matt Hancock continues to promote his digital vision for the NHS as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) has published its Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare report looking at the likely impact of AI on the UK healthcare system.
Health Education England launches new ‘Genomics in Ophthalmology’ film
The Genomics Education Programme (GEP), run by Health Education England, has launched a new resource for ophthalmologists and others involved in the delivery of ophthalmology services.