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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.

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.

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

Our new campaign celebrating the experiences and achievements of influential College members showcases the diversity of College membership and highlights members’ individual contributions to the specialty.

The College has produced a draft clinical guideline on idiopathic full thickness macular holes, which is now open for consultation. College members have the opportunity to contribute to and influence the form of the final guideline.

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.

College President Ben Burton today presented diplomas to more than 150 new Fellows at this year’s Admissions Ceremony.

Consultant ophthalmologist Dr Elizabeth Wilkinson has joined NHS England’s Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) team as the third clinical lead for ophthalmology. She joins Lydia Chang and Jon Bhargava to lead GIRFT’s ophthalmology work, and brings medical retina expertise and leadership experience to the programme.

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