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 and we are always looking for members who would like to get involved. If you would like to apply, please complete our application form and a Council representative will be in touch.
Upcoming ophthalmology events and webinars
View all events and webinars being run by the Ophthalmology Section.

The effect of COVID-19 on global ophthalmology

Hot topics in cornea and ocular surface disease

National diabetic eye screening conference 2021: Fighting the good fight
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
Saturday 10 April 2021
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.
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
Saturday 1 May 2021.
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.
Join the RSM today
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Fellow
For professionals with a medical, dental or veterinary qualification recognised by GMC, GDC or RCVS.
Associate
For professionals working in the healthcare sector or with an interest in healthcare issues and do not qualify for a Fellow membership.
Student
For students studying medicine, dentistry or an undergraduate qualification in a healthcare-related subject, in the UK or overseas.