Changes to UK driving standards A full report on guidance for patients and ophthalmologists from The Royal College of Ophthalmologists can be found here: Vision Standards for Driving. The main change is the lowering of the standard for the worse eye to 6/60 in lorry drivers. The ‘at a glance’ guide on the DVLA website […]
Ophthalmologists make use of micro-surgical techniques in a variety of operations on the eye. The use of EyeSi simulators to practice these techniques allows trainees to refresh and improve their surgical skills.
As the current situation with COVID-19 changes we are closely monitoring the impact on the RCOphth, its staff and members. Staff are working from home and will continue to provide services to our membership and the wider eye health community.
The COVID-19 response is likely to move beyond full lockdown soon, and many hospitals are examining how they can restart some services safely.
Emergency eye care services have seen large increases in demand over the last 10 years, with over 500,000 cases recorded in England in 2018-2019. Many common (urgent and minor) acute eye conditions, are not sight or life threatening and can be managed safely outside of the emergency care setting.
For just the one time this year, the College News - April Edition has been produced as a PDF, rather than the normal printed magazine.
