Essential resource for members containing prescribing information on drugs currently available to treat eye conditions.
Information on the diagnosis and treatment of 60 various eye conditions that present in practice.
Additional guidance and useful links for members with an independent prescribing qualification.
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists works with the UK Ophthalmic Pharmacy Group to provide a list of drug shortages on their website.
Members with an independent prescribing qualification can create private prescriptions in their My College area.
Advice in our Guidance for Professional Practice.
We often run dedicated therapeutics online peer reviews, which are open to IP qualified members. Check our events listings for the latest peer reviews.
If you are a College member studying for your IP qualification, access your online logbook in your My College area.
This recorded webinar lecture examines the epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis, management and long term outlook for eye allergic disease of all severities.
Clinical files: Is it appropriate for me to treat steroid-related rises in IOP where the steroid was originally used for managing anterior uveitis, even though I do not have any additional glaucoma qualifications?
Kathy Oxtoby looks at the intended and adverse effects of corticosteroids, the common concerns patients have, and how to manage a steroid response.
Welcome to the UK's leading optometry conference!
Clinical files: As an IP optometrist can I prescribe medicine is not listed in the College’s Optometrists Formulary?
Frank Munro FCOptom, GOC Scottish Registrar, on how optometrists have increased their relevance, influence and capabilities in Scotland and beyond.
After consulting with members, we have sent our final response to the GOC.
We have a number of therapeutic points available to IP members struggling to cover their competencies by the end of this year.
The College has been working with the GOC on enabling IP optometrists to qualify despite the challenges of accessing appropriate clinical experience.
Registered independent prescribers will be able to sign off individual clinical practice placement sessions for IP trainees.
Clinical files: Should I prescribe chloramphenicol for children under two years old
The GOC opens consultation on proposed changes to its requirements for education and training in independent prescribing.