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Training & Education

Eyes of tomorrow

11 September 2009

The first European Master's degree in Clinical and Surgical Ophthalmology, a prestigious international project of advanced studies for ophthalmological professionals, was presented in Lugano (Switzerland) by the European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology.

Charity makes three research awards

08 April 2009

One of the world's leading eye research centres, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, has been awarded three PhD studentships worth £280,000 tenable from October 2009.

Want to see a clear picture of R&D in ophthalmology?

01 July 2008

An intellectual property database has already revealed great insights into R&D, and it opens up a whole new world of information, according to Dr Hermann Mucke.

eLearning could solve refractive surgery training dilemma

01 October 2007

Subspecialty training courses in ophthalmology are often subject to criticism because of the lack of detail that is provided to students wanting to specialise in a particular area.

Aiming for excellence in glaucoma

01 May 2007

In December 2006, the Swiss city of Geneva played host to the very first European glaucoma resident's course, designed for ophthalmic residents seeking the necessary skills for the diagnosis and therapy of glaucoma.

Education: the most powerful tool for progression and excellence in Europe

01 March 2007

Why is it that education & training are sometimes regarded as a chore and an unnecessary obligation?

Problems communicating with your patient?

01 November 2006

A better informed patient is a goal that all healthcare professionals strive for. Better informed patients are able to make better choices about their healthcare and give informed consent for a procedure.

Publish or perish

01 November 2006

In ophthalmology, particular emphasis is placed on clinical research and publications in order to gain entrance to higher specialist training. However, the length of time from submission of an article to a committee for review through to its publication, has often acted as a deterrent to many people who just want their voice to be heard As a result, concerns were raised that the length of time and administration costs of completing this process may result in a decrease in publications by junior doctors.1,2

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