Women in Vision UK

We aim to promote connections between women working in all fields of #Vision and #EyeResearch. Follow us for exciting updates👁

[@OptometryToday @OptometryToday]

“I know we are missing out on a pool of talent," says Marsha de Cordova, Labour MP for Battersea.

Marsha talked to us about her journey to parliament and bridging workforce inequalities. Read more here: https://t.co/G4tAc5pT4J

@womeninvisionuk

[@OptometryToday @OptometryToday]

“Being a member of Women in Vision really opens your mind," said @womeninvisionuk president and ophthalmologist, Sri Gore.

To find out more about the network we attended their annual meeting and spoke to members about the network’s purpose. Watch more ➡️ https://t.co/HDFbLClPzx

[NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields @MoorfieldsBRC]

Congratulations to Chrissie Adams, our EDI Research Associate, for winning Best Oral Presentation at the @womeninvisionuk Annual Meeting 2025!

Her work on improving demographic monitoring in clinical trials is driving more inclusive ophthalmology research

Well done Chrissie! 👏

[Women in Vision UK @womeninvisionuk]

Very proud to announce our new partnership with EssilorLuxottica UK&I Optical Retail. Together, we’re committed to inspiring women across the optical industry. We can't wait to link up for a number of exciting events over the course of the next year...!

[Dr Joan Ní Gabhann-Dromgoole @JGabhann]

Fantastic Women in Vision session at the Pan Ireland Ophthalmology Conference!

Congratulations to our speakers & prize winners:
Dr Kathleen Lynn Award – Aoife Quah
Poster Prize – Karis Little

Thanks to @womeninvisionuk, @Bayer, @TheaPharma & all who support #WomenInVision

[@OptometryToday @OptometryToday]

Optometrist, @The_AOP board member and AOP Councillor representing South West England, Karen Gennard, shares her experiences pursuing a STEM career as its professional demographics evolved.

Learn more here: https://t.co/1sGhYQUOkS #OT #Optometry

[Amy Diehl, Ph.D. @amydiehl]

Study of 5,505 consulting & royalty payments by pharma & med device companies in 2023 to surgeons finds men received 87% of $23.9M in consulting fees. Median fees: $4,800 men vs $4,650 women. Only one woman received royalties vs 37 men ($299K vs. $6.66M).
https://t.co/L6pewwUVDZ

[Dr Joan Ní Gabhann-Dromgoole @JGabhann]

🎯 Women in Vision rapid-fire session

Abstract Deadline September 11th

Share your work in eye health, vision science, imaging & more in Belfast!

Submit & register:
Pan-Ireland Ophthalmology Day: https://t.co/Uq5l889dMW

@RCSIPharmBioMol

[Women in Vision UK @womeninvisionuk]

Are you attending BCOVS 2025 in Glasgow? We are running an afternoon networking session – join us to meet like-minded peers, share experiences and make new connections!

When: From 3pm on Tuesday, following the afternoon sessions

Where: Social Bite, 7 minutes away from GCU

[Women in Vision UK @womeninvisionuk]

We’re thrilled to announce that the Women in Vision UK Annual Meeting is back on Friday 21st November 2025! 🗓️

Hosted at City St George’s, University of London

Tickets on sale now!

https://t.co/EZcgNz33oO

[Women In Vision Network, Ghana @wiv_gh]

It's a new week🥳🎊 and you're reminded that you can do and have it all😉.

Like Prof. Amedo said when asked to choose "I love my career but I also love my family, therefore I choose both👌".

[Women In Vision Network, Ghana @wiv_gh]

Snapshots from the Maiden WiV-Gh Conference and launch.
#WivGh

[UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health @UCLchildhealth]

For the fourth year running, our INSPIRE Programme is welcoming A-level students to our Institute this week. Made possible thanks to Wellcome Trust and Human Developmental Initiative funding & our volunteers.
#workexperience #childheath
@UCLPopHealthSci
https://t.co/FRSsNa1zpg

[Women In Vision Network, Ghana @wiv_gh]

Five Days to our Maiden Conference in Ghana 🥳🥳🥳

[Dr Joan Ní Gabhann-Dromgoole @JGabhann]

🎯 Call for Abstracts!
Share your work in eye health, vision science, imaging & more in Belfast!

Special Women in Vision rapid-fire session

Submit & register:
World Sight Day: https://t.co/ADBIeUECiR
Pan-Ireland Ophthalmology Day: https://t.co/afIQ0DVSTr

@RCSIPharmBioMol

[UK Eye Genetics Group @UKEyeGenetics]

Celebrating a successful @UKEyeGenetics annual conference in @StAnnesCollege, Oxford.

(L - R) @MariyaMoosajee, Prof Susan Downes, @CehajicJasminac, @dr_samdesilva

#ophthalmology #genetics #ophthalmicgenetics #medicaleducation

[JAMA Surgery @JAMASurgery]

This analysis of national Medicare claims data shows that female surgeons had better long-term post-operative outcomes compared to male surgeons, particularly for female patients.

https://t.co/2oAi4qmYyS

[UK Eye Genetics Group @UKEyeGenetics]

🎙️UK Eye Genetics Group Presents at RCOphth Congress 2025🎙️

Our @UKEyeGenetics president presents updates relating to genetic eye disease! #EyeConUK 👀 🧬

@MariyaMoosajee @CecileMejecase @cm_stanton @neeru_vallabh @RCOphth @KarkStaphonsen

[Women in Vision UK @womeninvisionuk]

Next week at the RCOphth Annual Congress 2025, there are 2 sessions we know we'll be attending...

These conversations are so important - and we hope other Vision science conferences across the world start to include women-focussed sessions

#WVUK #EyeConUK

[Women in Vision UK @womeninvisionuk]

Are you an early career researcher in Optometry or Ophthalmology? A new position has been advertised at City St George’s - link below

https://t.co/vMfNJ5unxy