Is undergraduate ophthalmology teaching in the United Kingdom still fit for purpose?

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Honey Rose case on hospital attendances of patients suspected to have papilloedema

“…With the introduction of optometrist-led community services for minor eye conditions (MECS) and COVID-19 urgent eyecare (CUES), and the decline in ophthalmology teaching at undergraduate level [3], optometrists have become de facto gatekeepers to NHS secondary eyecare services. Yet, concerns about missing sight-or life-threatening diagnoses, like papilloedema, has meant referral thresholds have decreased since Honey Rose.…”

Response to: Is undergraduate ophthalmology teaching in the United Kingdom still fit for purpose?

“…I read the Editorial ‘Is undergraduate ophthalmology teaching in the United Kingdom still fit for purpose?’ with interest [ 1 ]. In my experience, undergraduate medical teaching does not allow enough time for clinical skills training for most students to develop an interest in ophthalmology.…”

Comment on: ‘Is undergraduate ophthalmology teaching in the United Kingdom still fit for purpose?’

“…TO THE EDITOR Thank you to the authors of the article 'Is undergraduate ophthalmology teaching in the United Kingdom still fit for purpose?' for an interesting perspective on how to improve the undergraduate student experience within ophthalmology [1]. The authors conclude that the use of technology and blended learning within undergraduate ophthalmology teaching will improve the knowledge and engagement of students.…”