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The RCOphth launches Cataract Services Workforce Guidance and calculator tool
The Cataract Services Workforce Guidance March 2021 includes a RCOphth cataract workforce calculator tool Mar2021 to support workforce planning to meet demand.
GMC’s annual training survey shows ophthalmologists in training highly rate teaching, but progression is delayed
How are ophthalmologists in training faring in 2022? Vishal Shah, National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellow, RCOphth and South London representative for the Ophthalmologists in Training Group, and Jordan Marshall, RCOphth Policy Manager, summarise the key findings from the GMC’s wide-ranging 2022 National Training Survey. The General Medical Council (GMC) conducts an annual survey of trainees […]
Apr 2020 - Mar 2021 NOD Audit reports a 50% reduction in Posterior Capsule Rupture rate over the past decade
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists has published its fifth annual report for the National Ophthalmology Database Audit for cataract surgery. Overall the audit findings indicate high-quality cataract surgery is being delivered to NHS patients with a continuation in the trend seen over the past decade towards improvement. Included in this fifth prospective report are operations […]
First NOD AMD Annual Report published
The NOD Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) audit report is a significant milestone in benchmarking the delivery of AMD treatment in the UK, using data recorded as part of routine clinical care. It reflects the desire and willingness of ophthalmologists throughout the UK to quality assure the care they provide for many thousands of patients who […]
About the College
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists represents the profession in the United Kingdom and supports overseas members, building a community across the world that can influence eye health policy and share standards, training, professional learning and development. We help build a community that shares learning and standards, putting patients at the heart of everything we do.