The Association of Health Professions in Ophthalmology (AHPO) is a charity, whose objectives are to promote the practice, education, training and research in ophthalmology and vision science in the UK.
The extraordinary developments in diagnostic equipment and technologies have enabled the investigation and treatment of previously blinding diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration, but the education and training of ophthalmic staff who undertake diagnostic tests is frequently limited and variable. The main focus of AHPO’s work has been the development of training programmes and qualifications to foster their knowledge, skills and career development.
See below a link to the full article that has just been published:
https://www.eyenews.uk.com/features/ophthalmology/post/blinded-by-an-ofsted-inspection