Academic research and innovation
Ophthalmology is a multi-faceted medical specialty that is diverse and deals with a variety of diseases and clinical conditions that affect all ages.
Become an Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmology is a small but highly competitive medical and surgical specialty. Ophthalmologists work with other medical and healthcare professions, often leading the multidisciplinary team.
Eye Care Professionals in ophthalmic practice
Ophthalmologists work as part of the multidisciplinary specialist team that includes a range of other medical, non-medical and healthcare professionals.
Research
The research hub provides information for ophthalmologists at all grades, policymakers, commissioners, patients, carers and members of the public interested in medical research in this field.
Scholarships, awards and prizes
The Royal College of Ophthalmology offers a range of scholarships, awards and prizes every year to undergraduates, researchers and clinicians. Interested? Find out more here.
Ophthalmic Specialist Training
This training programme follows the OST Curriculum. To progress through the seven-year programme, resident doctors are assessed and examined regularly.