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Membership of the National Cataract Audit Advisory Group – Open Call
The National Ophthalmology Database Audit (NOD) is internationally renowned as an exemplar of high quality audit that produces results in positive outcomes for patients and the profession. The NOD Cataract audit aims to prospectively collect, collate and analyse a standardised, nationally agreed dataset from all centres providing cataract surgery in the United Kingdom. It is
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists endorses the AAO’s call for standardisation of digital imaging
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) has issued a statement, ‘American Academy of Ophthalmology Leads Call for Ophthalmic Equipment Manufacturers to Standardise Digital Imaging’. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists agrees with the recommendations that manufacturers must implement the existing international standard for communication and management of medical images and related data (DICOM). Currently, DICOM compliance
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists welcomes the agreement on the new SAS contracts
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists welcomes the contract reforms approval and introduction of the new ‘specialist grade’. Specialty and Associated Specialists doctors account for 30% of the ophthalmic workforce and are exceptionally important in the development and delivery of care in the Hospital Eye Service. The new contract will provide an opportunity for career progression
The RCOphth launches Cataract Services Workforce Guidance
Working with primary and secondary partners and patients, the guidance includes a workforce calculator tool to support workforce planning to meet demand Cataract surgery is the UK’s most common elective operation. Approximately half a million operations are performed each year and demand is set to increase 25% over the next decade, as the population ages. Cataract
The RCOphth seeks a Lay Advisory Group (LAG) member
The RCOphth seeks a Lay Advisory Group (LAG) member in supporting the RCOphth in the advancement of the science and practice of ophthalmology and representing lay opinion to the College. It is an interesting time to be involved in ophthalmology, there are many new initiatives and the pace of change is quickening. The RCOphth seeks additional members