University eye clinic to become first port of call

The University of Portsmouth opened a new student eye clinic in its city centre campus last week.

England and GB blind footballer Brandon Coleman was invited to open the clinic at an event attended by students, university staff and media.

The facility, which took 13 weeks to build, was set up for second year students to begin their practical experience on the course, which only started last year. It featured a reception area, 10 consulting rooms and a large pre-testing area with equipment including two Humphrey field analysers, Topcon OCT, Daytona plus and Intuitive Colorimeter.

Professor Graham Galbraith, vice-chancellor of the University of Portsmouth, said: ‘I am very excited that today we are officially opening the eye clinic. Our students need that practical training and the opportunity to work with patients.’