£5 million award for world-leading research facilities within new eye health centre
12 February 2024
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research, infrastructure, Sir Jules Thorn, education, trust, moorfields, UCL, NHS, Oriel
The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust has awarded £5 million to UCL in partnership with Moorfields Eye Charity and Moorfields Eye Hospital to support Oriel – a centre for advancing eye health, opening in 2027.
ABDO College and bookshop at 100% Optical
At 100% Optical, ABDO College will be offering attendees the chance to learn more about ABDO College courses, from the popular optical assistant course through to ophthalmic dispensing and contact lenses optician qualifications.
ARU opens Sensory Sciences Centre in Cambridge
1 February 2024
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university, infrastructure, Anglia Ruskin, clinic, education, trainees, courses, study, optometry, optometrist
New £1.9m investment in equipment, teaching and research space for students.
Bookings open for education programme at 100% Optical
100% Optical releases suite of education for event that will take place from 24-26 February at ExCeL London.
Optegra launches new junior doctor training
Eye hospital group Optegra has further increased its support of the NHS with a new training scheme for NHS junior doctors.
An Introduction to: RCOphth's Microsurgery Course
For foundation doctors and medical students with a keen interest on becoming ophthalmologists, the RCOphth Microsurgery Introduction Course stands as a gateway to introducing doctors to the intricacies of microsurgery.
An educational review: Teach the Teachers Course
In the ever-changing landscape of medicine, staying up-to-date of the latest developments is essential, especially for specialists such as ophthalmologists.
Pupils at a South Lanarkshire school experienced the challenges voters with sight loss face when casting their ballots
The mock election, which was held at Uddingston Grammar School on Friday 24 November, was organised by RNIB Scotland, in collaboration with South Lanarkshire Council and Haggeye, RNIB Scotland's award-winning youth forum.
ABDO to launch new course in paediatric eyecare
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has announced plans to launch a new professional certificate in paediatric eyecare that will enable eyecare practitioners to develop advanced skills and knowledge in relation to many different aspects of paediatric eyecare, including myopia management.
BCLA webinar will look at medical uses for contact lenses
A BCLA webinar will review the various indications for medical use of contact lenses and how different lens modalities work.
CHEC announces national online CPD event covering critical eye condition that has seen 400% increase in secondary care referrals
CHEC announces national online CPD event covering critical eye condition that has seen 400% increase in secondary care referrals. The seminar is to be hosted by CHEC Clinical Director Mahmoud Rabie and follows the UK rollout of CHEC’s ground-breaking YAG Quantel Capsulo Laser System which significantly improves accuracy in eye treatments.
