http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeed.aspx?feed=65 All links from this website are provided for information only. A link does not imply endorsement of that site. We do not accept responsibility for the sites linked to, or the information displayed there. en jennifer.wood@moorfields.nhs.uk NLH Specialist Library RSS generator v1.0 jennifer.wood@moorfields.nhs.uk 120 http://www.aao.org/newsroom/release/0100205.cfm The American Academy of Ophthalmology has launched a new professional networking community for ophthalmologists. This new online community gives ophthalmologists the ability to interact directly with their colleagues to share insights, perspectives and information via features such as groups, blogs, forums and sharing of photos and videos. The online community is available for Academy members only. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:41:31 GMT American Academy of Ophthalmology http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=19214 http://www.vision2020uk.org.uk/news.asp?newsID=1783&section=000100050006 As part of its eye 2 eye campaign, SeeAbility has created the Look Up Optometrists and Opticians database. The database holds details of practice accessibility, the sort of additional tests available, such as Kay picture tests, whether the practice offer domiciliary visits, and whether people with learning disabilities and their carers can visit the practice before the test. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:58:49 GMT Vision 2020 UK http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=19124 http://www.rcophth.ac.uk/exams/application The application pack for the Part 2 FRCOphth examination has been updatd to reflect a minor amendment to the Structured Viva stations. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:23:28 GMT Royal College of Ophthalmologists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=19123 http://www.ic.nhs.uk/work-with-us/consultations/consultation-on-eye-care-publications The Information Centre are holding a consultation to help them understand who uses their eye care data in order to improve the information they publish. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:26:25 GMT The Information Centre http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=19108 http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.college.Career_Opportunities.lavolunteers/ Opportunities have arisen for non-medical volunteers to serve on the Lay Advisory Panel (LAP) of The College of Optometrists. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:33:19 GMT College of Optometrists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=19048 http://www.rcophth.ac.uk/exams/new-membership The College is pleased to announce a new classification of Membership of the College for examination candidates who have successfully completed the Refraction Certificate and Diploma examinations, which has previously been referred to as the Diploma Plus. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:37 GMT Royal College of Ophthalmologists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=19040 http://www.optical.org/en/news_publications/news_item.cfm?id=0EA952A2-B1CE-4C5F-837056EA098B47A9 The General Optical Council (GOC) has announced the names of 14 new Committee members who have been approved to sit on its statutory Registration and Investigation Committees. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:59:03 GMT General Optical Council http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=19038 http://www.vision2020uk.org.uk/news.asp?newsID=1780&section=000100050006 An exciting initiative has been launched to set up local vision plans which will improve eye health and sight loss services in England. EPIC (Engagement, Partnership, Information, Communication) is a three-year project funded by the Department of Health which supports the aims of UK Vision Strategy. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:53:59 GMT Vision 2020 UK http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=18939 http://www.vision2020uk.org.uk/news.asp?newsID=1779&section=000100050006 Members of Parliament and national charities held a listening event on Tuesday 19th January and heard about the eye health needs of people with learning disabilities. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:00:16 GMT Vision 2020 UK http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=18897 http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Safetyinformation/Safetywarningsalertsandrecalls/FieldSafetyNoticesformedicaldevices/CON068515 Bausch & Lomb have issued a safety alert regarding the potential for particle matter in the eye if the plastic phaco needle wrench is not assembled and used correctly. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:07:35 GMT MHRA http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=18888 http://www.pcc.nhs.uk/eye-care-news/3850 A new collaborative eye health week will take place between 14 and 21 June 2010. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:10:37 GMT Primary Care Commissioning http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=18811 http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Publications/Safetywarnings/MedicalDeviceAlerts/CON068463 On 21 January the MHRA issued a device alert on intraocular lens (IOL) - hydrophilic acrylic. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:56:06 GMT MHRA http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=18738 http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/NeLM-Area/Other-Lib-Updates/SPC-Changes/Lumigan-03mgmL-eye-drops-Bimatoprost---Revised-SPC/ Section 4.4 Special Warnings and Precautions for use of the Summary Product Characteristics (SPC) for Lumigan 0.3mg/mL eye drops (Bimatoprost) has been revised. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:57:44 GMT National electronic Library of Medicines http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=18718 http://www.rcophth.ac.uk/docs/press/Statement_in_Support_of_Trainees_13.01.10.pdf Statement from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in support of Trainees, following a Department of Health announcement regarding plans to pilot changes to the funding system known as the Multi Professional Education and Training Levy early in 2010. The College fears that this review will lead to a reduction in the support given by the Department of Health for training. Advice is given to those trainees who find their training curtailed. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:17:36 GMT Royal College of Ophthalmologists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=18624 http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.Industry_News.raising_awareness_of_goc_registration__invitation_to_participate_in_a_focus_group/ The GOC will shortly embark on a focus group project to raise public and patient awareness of the GOC. The groups will be held on either Wednesday 17 or Thursday 18 February 2010. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:01:37 GMT College of Optometrists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=18622 http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.fa_results/ The results of the Final Assessment are available to Pre-registration trainees online as well as by post. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:45:38 GMT College of Optometrists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=18594 http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.Industry_News.city_university_london_launches_web_portal_to_help_optometrists_prescribe_drugs_safely_and_effectively/ The City eHealth Research Centre (CeRC) and the Department of Optometry and Visual Science (DOVS) at City University London have launched the Medicines Support Unit for Optometrists (MSU) – a dedicated web resource that is designed to support optometrists in the safe and effective use of drugs. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:30:11 GMT College of Optometrists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=18490 http://www.optical.org/en/news_publications/news_item.cfm?id=B1DF5A53-1547-42C7-967DC6B99FA2000F The General Optical Council (GOC) is hosting five consultation events around the UK to hear feedback from patients, the public, registrants, employers, other regulators and stakeholders on its revalidation proposals. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:27:34 GMT General Optical Council http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=18489 http://www.optical.org/en/news_publications/news_item.cfm?id=4D5A058C-20AA-4C1E-BACE291A6D7B2675 The Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (CHRE) is holding a series of six interactive public meetings in March. CHRE oversees nine of the UK Healthcare regulators, including the GOC. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:26:14 GMT General Optical Council http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=18488 http://www.optical.org/en/news_publications/news_item.cfm?id=22379B14-ABD2-4F0B-825AC23B57A6A9BF The General Optical Council announced on 5 January that 96 per cent of registrants achieved their Continuing Education and Training (CET) minimum requirement by the 31 December 2009 deadline. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:24:55 GMT General Optical Council http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=18487