Royal College of Ophthalmologists
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We’re the Royal College of Ophthalmologists: championing #ophthalmology, supporting & representing members & their patients, & leading the #eyehealth community
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Joined October 2011
Exciting news!.Our thanks to College member Patrick Yu-Wai-Man for his work on the NICE appraisal.
Hundreds of adults and teenagers with Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (a rare, inherited eye disease) are set to benefit after NICE recommended the first treatment for use on the NHS in England today. Find out more about idebenone:
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RT @guidedogs: A new eye care support pathway has been launched by Guide Dogs and over 20 partners to help children and young people with a….
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RT @guidedogs: The pathway outlines the care and services families in England are entitled to, from initial appointments and diagnosis to l….
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RT @OptometryToday: The Government’s 10-Year Health Plan has promised 1000 new specialty training posts. The @RCOphth has welcomed the plan….
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RT @Eye_Journal: Very pleased to share that Eye's 2024 #impactfactor has risen to 3.2. Now ranked 17th out of 98 journals in #Ophthalmolog….
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We're very proud of this impressive achievement for our journal!.Well done to everyone involved 👏.
Very pleased to share that Eye's 2024 #impactfactor has risen to 3.2. Now ranked 17th out of 98 journals in #Ophthalmology.Thank you to our authors, reviewers, and editorial board members for your invaluable contributions!
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RT @Eye_Journal: Explore cutting-edge innovations in ophthalmology from the 2025 @RCOphth Annual Congress in our new online supplement of a….
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RT @Eye_Journal: Eye Open - a new #OpenAccess journal from @RCOphth. From innovative clinical research to breakthroughs in eye health and….
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RT @ShaunLintern: NEW 👀: The @RCOphth has written to minister @SKinnock calling for an inquiry into private cataract surgery companies foll….
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It's #HealthyVisionMonth! Proper workforce planning ensures quick diagnosis & treatment for healthier eyes. Check out the latest guide by Prof. Stephen Kaye, helping clinicians, managers, & commissioners tackle conditions like diabetic retinopathy. 👇 .
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Today is #InternationalNursesDay. If you're an ophthalmic nurse you can apply for our Associate Membership. As a College member you can advance your career and broaden your skills, and you'll get regular copies of our magazine and enewsletter.
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RT @RNIB_campaigns: Thanks to all the speakers at yesterday's @EyeHealthVIAPPG for your fantastic contributions. For a round up of what wa….
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Our Regional Rep for Moorfields, Dilani Siriwardena, is at the APPG #EyeHealth panel today discussing the future of eye care and the Government’s 10-Year #Health and #Care Plan. Read about our policy work
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We share concerns from the @CHPIthinktank report that profit margins appear to be driving prioritisation in outsourcing NHS cataract care to the private sector. Read our response in full: .
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📣Apply now for up to £30,000 to support your studies, #research or enhance your skills in #ophthalmology through the 2025 Keeler scholarship, sponsored by @keelerglobal . Applications close on Monday 8 September. Info at:
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Happy Easter! . The College will be closed from Friday 18 to Monday 21 April for the Easter public holidays. We'll open again at 9am on Tuesday 22 April. #EasterBreak
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RT @RheumatologyUK: 📢 We are delighted to share our newly-updated clinical guideline for the management of axial spondyloarthritis! Read mo….
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