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Take a look at our #AI directory a free resource we've created for clinicians, commissioners and anyone with an interest in #ArtificialIntelligence. Explore it here rcophth.ac.uk/ai-directory/ Check back for updates on the directory as more resources become available

Happy St Patrick's Day to all our members in #NorthernIreland! We're continuing to advocate for change, including calling for a phased increase of 24 ophthalmology training places in Northern Ireland by 2031 helping meet rising patient need. Read more: ow.ly/Ttml50VghXM

ONE WEEK TO GO! There's one week left to share your ideas about how we can best improve access to and experience of eye care services across the NHS! Share your ideas and experiences or vote/comments on ideas already posted future.nhs.uk/EyeCareCommuni… #SolvingTogether

We've responded to NHS England consultation on the 2025/26 NHS payment scheme expressing support for the proposal to require commissioners to set payment limits for elective activity. Read our response at:: ow.ly/iQpH50VfOFR

Our Llywydd Rhianon Reynolds is speaking at Welsh Parliament (Welsh Parliament) this morning. She’s contributing to an inquiry into ophthalmology services in Wales. You can watch the session live at ow.ly/BsEh50VkSXP

Are you an ST1, LAT trainee or speciality doctor looking to enhance your core surgical skills? Don't miss our Basic #Phacoemulsification two-day course. 📅Book now for 17-18 June in Hull: ow.ly/7VQJ50Vifsw 📆Book now for 17-18 July in London: ow.ly/TPlw50Vifsx

Are you planning to join us at #EyeConUK? It's the #ophthalmology event of the year taking place ACC Liverpool from 19-22 May. Meet your keynote speakers: Tim Briggs, Kyoko Ohno-Matsui, and Sobha Sivaprasad. Don't miss out. Register now: rcophthcongress.com/rcophth/fronte…

Early bird 🐦 discount ends in 2 days. Book your place now for #EyeConUK - the #ophthalmology event of the year. Featuring: ▶️More than 50 separate sessions ▶️Three keynote speakers ▶️Lots of opps to network & meet fellow #eye care professionals Details: rcophthcongress.com/rcophth/fronte…

Today we welcomed Tadeja and Jane from Guide Dogs to the College to run an informative training session, which covered various eye conditions, as well as access rights and challenges for those experiencing sight loss. Our staff had the chance to be sighted guides for each other.

Congratulations to College member Patrick 👏

You still have time to apply to be the new editor-in-chief of Eye.

Could you be the next clinical lead for the age-related macular degeneration (AMD) audit? If you’re a College member and AMD treatment specialist, and you’ve got practical experience of clinical audit and information systems, take a look: ow.ly/bEx550VrGCQ Apply by 8 May.

⏯️Watch our Policy Manager Jordan Marshall sharing his March update, including raising challenges facing ophthalmology services with Welsh politicians and responding to the significant news that NHS England will be abolished. Read more at: ow.ly/FFk950VtYpk

Don't miss #EyeConUK 2025. From 19 to 22 May ACC Liverpool it features: ✅50+ sessions ✅Three keynote speeches ✅The latest #ophthalmology innovations & research ✅Networking with 100s of #eyecare pros ✅Trade exhibition & demos Register now at ow.ly/Cq6B50VvuGk

The Zakarian Award is open to applications! Co-funded with Royal College of Ophthalmologists this is for members of the college to gain experience and undertake #Ophthalmic and #VisionResearch, funding up to £25k is avail for up to one year. Read more here: ow.ly/7GQQ50Vy2yX #MedicalResearch

Could you be the next clinical lead for the age-related macular degeneration (AMD) audit? If you’re a College member and AMD treatment specialist, and you’ve got practical experience of clinical audit and information systems, take a look: ow.ly/bEx550VrGCQ Apply by 8 May.

📢 We are delighted to share our newly-updated clinical guideline for the management of axial spondyloarthritis! Read more: bit.ly/3EdQnei NASS @BritspaUK #guidelines #rheumatology #axSpA

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

📣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: ow.ly/AwUc50Vwsw6

We share concerns from the CHPI report that profit margins appear to be driving prioritisation in outsourcing NHS cataract care to the private sector. Read our response in full: ow.ly/PVzb50VGe4Z