Eye to Eye: An Ophthalmology Podcast from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists

In this episode we hear from Shokufeh Tavassoli who talked to us about her paper related to trends in microbial keratitis. We then spoke with Jonathan Baker, Quality Improvement Manager at The Royal College of Ophthalmologists who talked to us about the RCOphth's review service.

In this special episode we hear with Sarah Maling, RCOphth National Recruitment Sub-Committee Chair, on the set-up for national recruitment into ophthalmic specialist training and some top tips for candidates preparing for their interviews in February. 

Welcome to the brand new series of the Eye to Eye Podcast. Following our successful pilot series we’re bringing the podcast back for monthly episodes starting with Series 1 Episode 1 in which we hear from Daniel Williams, a patient with Retinitis Pigmentosa, on the benefits of sight impairment registration for patients and we delve into coping with workplace stress and burn-out in the NHS in discussion with Surgical Spirit podcast host, The Third Eye Doctor - Dr Haidar Al-Hakim. The College is keen to hear feedback on the podcast whether that’s suggestions for topics covered or requests to appear on the show. Email communications@rcophth.ac.uk with your suggestions or feedback.

This is the third episode of Eye to Eye, the podcast of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. In this episode we have two interviews. Firstly we spoke with Mr. John Ferris, a Consultant Ophthalmologist from Cheltenham. He spoke to us about his paper, 'The impact of EyeSi virtual reality training on complications rates of cataract surgery performed by first and second year trainees', as well as giving us an update of what to expect from the new skills courses and their debut at the College's Annual Congress in 2020. We then spoke with Miss. Preeti Sanghera, an Optometrist working at Moorfields Eye Hospital. She summarised which patients are eligible for free sight tests. The College is keen to hear feedback on the podcast whether that’s suggestions for topics covered or requests to appear on the show. Email communications@rcophth.ac.uk with any suggestions or feedback.

This is the second episode of Eye to Eye, the podcast of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. In this episode we have two interviews. Firstly we speak with Mr. Aman Chandra a consultant Ophthalmologist from Southend who tells us about the use and safety of oil and liquid devices in vitreoretinal surgery. Secondly we speak with Mr. Mike Burdon, the president of the college who gives us an update regarding the newly published strategic plan from the college.

This is the first episode of Eye to Eye, the podcast of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. The first episode launches with two interviews recorded at the RCOphth Annual Congress in May and a special message from the Chair of the Ophthalmologists in Training Group, welcoming new trainees. We'll be hearing from Fahd Quhill, Consultant Ophthalmologist from Sheffield on his research into laser pointer retinal injuries followed by an interview with Jeff Hogg, a registrar from Newcastle who tells us about his work analysing prescribing trends in glaucoma.