About this section

The Ophthalmology Section’s purpose is to promote and provide accredited educational study of best practice in the field of ophthalmology.

Section Council members

Section meetings and conferences are usually organised by members of the Section Council, led by the Section President and often in collaboration with specialist societies.

Interested in joining the Section Council?

Section Councils play a pivotal role at the RSM. This Council is not currently looking for any new Council members. When vacancies arise, an application form will be made available on this page.

Mr Larry Benjamin
President
Mr Graham Duguid
President Elect

Upcoming ophthalmology events and webinars

View all events and webinars being run by the Ophthalmology Section.

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Webinar

Squint forum 2021

This year's annual Squint Forum webinar will update delegates on the field of neuro-ophthalmology. Expert speakers will join us to explore many topics in relation to neuro-ophthalmology, updates and c...
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CPD

Horizon scanning in intraocular inflammation

This meeting will inform delegates of the latest thinking in the management of intraocular inflammation. Expert speakers in this field will discuss the next five years of intraocular inflammation and ...
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
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Advances in orbital surgery

Join us in person for this Advances In... meeting. This meeting brings together multidisciplinary experts for a day that focuses on some of the most challenging aspects of orbital surgery. We will lea...
  • Location Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
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Live Stream

Live stream: Advances in orbital surgery

To join us in London for this Advances In... meeting, please follow this link. This live stream brings together multidisciplinary experts for a day that focuses on some of the most challenging aspects...
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Prizes & awards

Ophthalmology Section: Students and Trainees Prize

Prize

  • Best Poster: £150
  • Best Paper: £150 and one year’s membership to the Royal Society of Medicine.

Submission deadline

Submissions closed

Open to

Medical students and trainee doctors.

Application guidelines

Opportunity to present research work and case reports to a knowledgeable and critical audience at a Section meeting. Abstracts should be submitted of no more than 300 words. 1 submission per person only. Papers accepted would be considered for publication in the JRSM.

Submissions closed

Ophthalmology Section: Travelling Fellowship Bursary  

Prize

Up to the value of £1,000 towards travelling abroad to further the study or advancement of ophthalmology.

Submission deadline

Submissions closed

Open to

British based ophthalmologists travelling abroad and foreign ophthalmologists travelling to the UK.

Application guidelines

Submit a CV and an application letter detailing the intended purpose of travelling abroad, along with a budget outline of your travelling costs and any supporting statements and letters.

Travelling Fellows may be required by the Ophthalmology Section Council to lecture at an Ophthalmology meeting on their experiences during the period of the award.

Submissions closed

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Fellow

For professionals with a medical, dental or veterinary qualification recognised by GMC, GDC or RCVS.

Fellow

Associate

For professionals working in the healthcare sector or with an interest in healthcare issues and do not qualify for a Fellow membership. 

Associate

Student

For students studying medicine, dentistry or an undergraduate qualification in a healthcare-related subject, in the UK or overseas. 

Student