The Royal College Of Ophthalmologists

We are proud to have had our Royal Patron, HRH The Duke of York attend this year's Congress to celebrate #30YearsofRCOphth with our members.
HRH's message - "The work you do on a daily basis is bringing down the number of people being registered blind. Keep doing what you do.“

We are reflecting on #30YearsofRCOphth this year - but in our #RCOphthMuseum we have instruments over 150 years old! Do you recognise any?

Are you a medical student interested in a career in #ophthalmology? Come along to our taster day including lectures and practical sessions on surgical skills such as suturing, knots and the use of the operating microscope.

Bookings for October's Part 1 FRCOphth will close on 6 August - best of luck to all candidates who will be sitting the examination.

Do you want to learn more about the events & courses offered by the College, or are you having trouble choosing which to book on to?
Head to our website and read delegate seminar reviews to help you make your decision!

Our new Research Hub offers advice and guidance on how to pursue academic research, including tips on funding and available resources - access online now via the College website.

This year's Essay Prize for foundation doctors is currently available for application.
The title of "How will the patient with ophthalmic problems be cared for in 30 years' time?" follows our #30YearsofRCOphth theme - download the application pack for more information!

Stay up-to-date with the latest information regarding access to medicines and ophthalmic drug shortages via the College website.

Remember to buy your limited edition #30YearsofRCOphth lapel pins available now, exclusively for members via the RCOphth website.

As a College member you gain access to our Eye Journal - which you can view online via your members' area. Have a read of the latest edition now.

Read our Sustainable Ophthalmic Pathways for Cataract guide providing up-to-date recommendations on delivering efficient and equitable ophthalmic services.

Congratulations to Dr. Jacintha Gong who has won our #30YearsofRCOphth Essay prize! Read her essay "A day in the life of an ophthalmic trainee"

This year's Retina Symposium will take place at the @wellcometrust on Thursday. The day will consolidate core knowledge and skills for everyday practice and also provide updates on newer techniques in diagnosis.

Applications for our Dorey Bequest and Sir William Lister Travel Awards are now open until September. The awards are for UK ophthalmologists in training - find out all the information on our website: http://bit.ly/1NWF3jN

In 2014 we moved in to our current, purpose-built premises at Stephenson Way in Euston, celebrating #30YearsofRCOphth 4 years later. We now have an expanded and modern skills centre and space for seminars and a growing number of staff!

The College's second home was to be Cornwall Terrace, where we relocated in 1993 and would stay until 2014 - #30YearsofRCOphth

We are remembering the College's beginnings as part of our #30YearsofRCOphth celebrations - when the College was founded in 1988 we were placed here in Bramber Court!

Do you have a topic or theme you'd like to see discussed at next year's Congress? If you would be interested in chairing a session at #RCOphth2019 then get in contact with us: http://bit.ly/2Kh7Sgs

College member Manoj Parulekar of Birmingham Children's Hospital and Charity offers his reflections on #30YearsofRCOphth and the development of the College and profession in this short video - join in and share your own thoughts!

AMD affects a tiny part of the retina at the back of your eye called the macula. This #MacularWeek have a read of our information leaflet joint with RNIB to better understand the condition:
http://bit.ly/2KjlqaH