International Medical Graduates Tier 5 Visa
Find out more about the support for doctors who require a Tier 5 visa.
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Life at RCOphth
Find out more about what we do and what life at the RCOphth is like.
Frequently asked questions for patients
Frequently asked questions by patients, for patients.
Patient information booklets
View and download information booklets on publications, produced jointly by Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Refractive Surgery
Refractive surgery is functional, not cosmetic, and can reduce dependence on spectacles and contact lenses. However, it does share many similarities with cosmetic surgery; for most patients, refractive surgery is elective and self-funded and is predominantly provided by the private healthcare sector.
Charities
Please see below a list of various charities working to improve the lives of people with visual impairments through providing direct services, promoting awareness of specific ophthalmic conditions, or advocating and facilitating research.