News & Views

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to a successful 2025 Annual Congress – EyeConUK – in Liverpool last week.

In an open letter to Health Minister Stephen Kinnock MP, the College has called for a review into the use and oversight of independent sector providers in NHS-funded cataract surgery, given the worrying issues around patient safety and value for money raised by a recent Sunday Times investigation.

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

All members are invited to attend the 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists at 10.45am on Tuesday 20 May at ACC Liverpool.

The British Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit (BOSU) has launched a new national study investigating the incidence and causes of posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) exchange or explanation following cataract surgery. Ophthalmology teams are encouraged to take part in the study.

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

We have made some important changes to the requirements for applicants who wish to apply to join the specialist register via the Portfolio pathway route.

The College is calling on all providers of NHS-funded age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treatment to ensure all their patients start being treated within 14 days of referral to give them the best possible outcome.

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