This page compiles key clinical and regulatory guidelines relevant to ophthalmology practice in the UK, including resources from the GMC, NICE, and RCOphth. It serves as a centralized hub for exam-oriented summaries and quick reference, aimed at supporting FRCOphth preparation and clinical understanding.
Disclaimer:
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this platform provides summarized content for educational and exam preparation purposes only. Please refer to the official websites of GMC, NICE, and RCOphth for the most current and authoritative versions of all guidelines.
DVLA
- Confidentiality: patients’ fitness to drive and reporting concerns to the DVLA or DVA https://www.gmc-uk.org/professional-standards/the-professional-standards/confidentiality—patients-fitness-to-drive-and-reporting-concerns-to-the-dvla-or-dva
- Assessing fitness to drive: guide for medical professionals https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/assessing-fitness-to-drive-guide-for-medical-professionals
- Visual disorders: assessing fitness to drive https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visual-disorders-assessing-fitness-to-drive
RVO Guideline
- RCOphth guidlines
Diabetic Retinopathy
- NICE guidelines
Glaucoma
- OHT
2. POAG
Confidentiality Decision Tool – from GMC