Calling #opthalmologists in training: don’t miss these exciting opportunities at the OTG symposium at #EyeConUK next month
1️⃣ video competition
2️⃣ Future Leaders’ Forum
Find out more at ow.ly/yuy650ReRZ0
Get your applications in by 1 May #nottobemissed

Great to see this published - congratulations 🎉 to everyone involved! Come along to the session at #EyeConUK on 21 May to hear more about the audit findings & next steps👇

Introducing our priorities to secure sustainable and comprehensive #eyecare , including:

✅385 additional training places
✅Upskilling of the #eyecare workforce
✅More integrated care & innovation
✅Reform to commissioning

Read more👇

Macular degeneration sufferers could keep sight with light therapy telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/0…

Abusive head trauma and the eye in infants and children - Clinical guideline update by The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Instant access 👉 go.nature.com/3T3dM5p

Royal College of Ophthalmologists RCPCH #Ophthalmology

Fantastic to see Marsha de Cordova MP making the case for investment in eyecare ahead of #Budget2024 ! Funding for a phased expansion in ophthalmology training places is essential to boost long term capacity alongside investment in the IT infrastructure to support more integrated care

On #RareDiseaseDay new five-year #funding from Fight for Sight will support the #BOSU to continue #research into rare eye disorders.
Learn more about BOSU & how to participate at: rcophth.ac.uk/academic-and-r…

#RCOphthResearch Rare Disease Day

We are pleased to support this new specification for community minor and urgent #eyecare , developed in collaboration with LOCSU Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning & College of Optometrists
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Applications are now open for the 2024 Glaucoma UK ophthalmology research award. We're partnering again with Glaucoma UK on this #postgrad #research #award that provides up to £100,000 to facilitate research into #glaucoma
Find out more & apply at ow.ly/JUPL50QCJUb

The latest issue of Eye is out now! Featuring articles on corneal nuropathic pain; using #ChatGPT to document post-op complications; the role of the retinal vasculature in #AMD . #Ophthalmology

Full contents here: go.nature.com/3SFTi2q

We’re introducing a new role - Partnership and Sponsorship Manager - to work across Royal College of Ophthalmologists and our initiatives with external stakeholders. Read on for the role specification, application details and all of the benefits we offer👇

Calling all #hcp who work in #ophthalmology , we want your views.

You can play a key role in identifying #axialSpA , in patients with #uveitis (AAU).

To understand current practice in recognition & referral, take a few minutes to complete the survey here: bit.ly/498oRZh

The latest issue of Eye is out now! Featuring articles on the use of patient education videos in paediatric uveitis and how to cut eye casualty attendance by 50%

Full contents here: go.nature.com/47QsyC5

#Ophthalmology

Study finds that patient inquiries in healthcare can benefit from ChatGPT, but human medical oversight is still necessary. The study compared the information provided by ChatGPT with that of AAO. Learn more here: go.nature.com/3SES6hj

Kevin Card #Ophthalmology #AI #FOAMed

Great to see The Labour Party @KarinSmyth positive commitment to improving #eyecare for patients with more #optometry & #ophthalmology integration. We'll offer our clinical expertise to shape this policy if delivered in government. Work on expanding infrastructure & workforce continues

Today Royal College of Ophthalmologists we’re testing the new ePortfolio to make sure it’s fully functional and glitch-free for launch in August. Thanks to everyone taking part & to FourteenFish for supporting the testing.
Are you ready for #Curriculum24 ? ow.ly/fQog50QtV7B

A busy day for Royal College of Ophthalmologists in the media yesterday, with Royal College of OphthalmologistsPres welcoming The Labour Party’s “positive commitment to supporting eye care patients.”

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ICYMI, here’s the Eye Journal collection on #AI . Look out for more publications in the next few months, including the first position statement from Royal College of Ophthalmologists on #AI .

Join us for #EyeConUK as we take Royal College of Ophthalmologists #congress to ICC Belfast | International Convention Centre for the 1️⃣st time. #cpd #networking

Based on feedback from #members , we’re introducing lots of improvements, including new sessions & workshops, overseas partnerships & lower pricing. Link to the #programme 👇

Calling #RCOphth members 📢Want to recognise professional commitment in #ophthalmology ? If you know an eye care professional whose work deserves recognition, why not nominate them in this year’s RNIB See Differently Awards? rnib.org.uk/our-campaigns/…