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.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.college_council_meets_in_edinburgh/ Meeting report from the College of Optometrists Council meeting held in Edinburgh in November. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:41:38 GMT College of Optometrists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=17641 http://www.optical.org/en/news_publications/news_item.cfm?id=3F1EC7AE-855E-44D0-919589A01C8B21D3 Clarification from the GOC on staged payments. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:36:58 GMT General Optical Council http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=17640 http://www.optical.org/en/news_publications/news_item.cfm?id=8AC37EC0-AA0F-4A7F-979A7D182F4025BF Various news items from the General Optical Council meeting held on 18 November. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:35:37 GMT General Optical Council http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=17639 http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.retention_fee_increase/ The College of Optometrists response to the increase in GOC retention fees. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:33:32 GMT College of Optometrists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=17637 http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.college.Governance.elections2010/ The College of Optometrists has issued Calls for Nominatino to Council for 2010. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:18:25 GMT College of Optometrists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=17503 http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/Page.aspx?pagename=AEUS NHS Evidence - eyes and vision will be presenting the 2009 Glaucoma Annual Evidence Update from Monday 23 November 2009. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:27:54 GMT NHS Evidence - eyes and vision http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=17492 http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.the_college_and_guide_dogs_launch_low_vision_guide/ The College and Guide Dogs for the Blind Assocation have joined together to launch a ground-breaking new book called Low vision – the essential guide for optometrists. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:03:33 GMT College of Optometrists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=17473 http://www.vision2020uk.org.uk/news.asp?newsID=1731&section=000100050006 Eyecare professionals will find it easier to examine people with learning disabilities thanks to a new initiative from SeeAbility's eye 2 eye Campaign and Kay Pictures. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:31:07 GMT Vision 2020 UK http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=17469 http://www.rcophth.ac.uk/exams/application Application packs for the 2010 examinations are now available on the Royal College of Ophthalmologists website. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:13:31 GMT Royal College of Ophthalmologists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=17132 http://www.rcophth.ac.uk/exams/results The Royal College of Ophthalmologists have published the October 2009 Part 1 FRCOphth Pass List on their website. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:09:52 GMT Royal College of Ophthalmologists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=17131 http://www.rcophth.ac.uk/standards/statement-glaucoma Statement from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists about referrals for glaucoma assessment following the NICE guidance published in April 2009. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:01:36 GMT Royal College of Optometrists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=17130 http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.research_travel_bursaries_available/ The College of Optometrists is now inviting applications for Research Travel Bursaries. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:36:09 GMT College of Optometrists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=17122 http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.Industry_News.general_optical_council_meeting___18th_november/ The next meeting of the General Optical Council (GOC) takes place on 18 November. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:54:44 GMT College of Optometrists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=17103 http://www.rcophth.ac.uk/education/travelawards Fellowship to enable an ophthalmologist to acquire special skills, knowledge and experience at a suitable location in the United Kingdom or elsewhere for a minimum period of six months. Closing date: Friday 12 February 2010 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:32:05 GMT Royal College of Ophthalmologists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=16924 http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/NeLM-Area/News/2009---October/27/Treatment-with-VEGF-inhibitors-for-macular-degeneration-may-cause-glaucoma/ Reuters Health News has reported that research presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology meeting, suggests that some patients with the neovascular ("wet") form of age-related macular degeneration develop high intraocular pressure in response to treatment with inhibitors of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:26:20 GMT National electronic Library for Health http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=16923 http://www.optical.org/en/news_publications/news_item.cfm?id=C5E927F2-BE0E-48EB-B4FCBDF05C493297 The General Optical Council (GOC) is today urging fully-registered practitioners to make sure they are on track to earn their minimum Continuing Education and Training (CET) requirement by the 31 December deadline. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:54:14 GMT General Optical Council http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=16526 http://www.pcc.nhs.uk/news/3418 PCTs should note that the claim period for the CET payment this year has been extended to 31 October 2009. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:33:55 GMT Primary Care Commissioning http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=16488 http://www.rcophth.ac.uk/exams/dates The Royal College of Ophthalmologists examination calendar and examination fees for 2010 are now availble. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:26:07 GMT Royal College of Ophthalmologists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=16483 http://www.v2020.org/page.asp?section=0001000100070013 Today, Thursday 8 October 2009 is World Sight Day. The theme of World Sight Day 2009 is gender and eye health - equal access to care. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:36:19 GMT Vision 2020 http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=16416 http://www.college-optometrists.org/index.aspx/pcms/site.News_and_Events.collegenews.fa_results/ The results of the Final Assessment are now available to Pre-Registration trainees online as well as by post. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:38:29 GMT College of Optometrists http://www.library.nhs.uk/eyes/RSSFeedItem.aspx?feed=65&feedItemID=16367