Ophthalmology
Overview
Ophthalmology continues to face significant capacity pressures, with increasing demand for services such as cataract surgery and retinal care. The ABHI Ophthalmology Group brings together industry experts to support the sector in addressing these challenges, improving patient access, and driving innovation to enhance eye health outcomes across the UK.
Leadership
- Chair Emily Paynton - Alcon
- Vice Chair Sam Whiting - Johnson & Johnson Vision
Achievements
- Convened meeting with the the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and industry.
- Industry’s objectives on educational and clinical training highlighted and clinical requirement requested.
- Individual manufacturers educational offering presented to the Royal College of Ophthalmologists bilaterally.
Priorities
- Ongoing engagement with the clinical community around ophthalmology service provision.
- Identify the Royal College of Ophthalmologists requirements for support on the restart of ophthalmology.
- Engagement with GIRFT regarding the GIRFT ophthalmology Report.
Useful Resources
Click here to view the latest updates, minutes and future meeting dates for the group.
Get Involved
To join the ABHI Ophthalmology group, contact luella.trickett@abhi.org.uk