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Midland Ophthalmological Society Facts

  • The Midland Ophthalmological Society promotes ophthalmology teaching and learning in the Midlands, advancing knowledge and practice.
  • Richard Middlemore’s foundational deed in 1888 led to the annual Middlemore Lecture series, promoting published ophthalmic research.
  • The Society was officially considered in 1911 and established to facilitate Midland surgeons’ collaboration and contribution to the field’s advancement.
  • The Society has a broad geographical reach, with meetings across central England and annual events in Switzerland and Cyprus.
  • Significant Society changes included acquiring charitable status in 1993, with the charities’ aims being education, research, and relieving sickness related to eye diseases.

History of The Midland Ophthalmological Society

The Midland Ophthalmological Society (MOS) is a charitable organisation that promotes ophthalmological education and advancement within the Midlands and beyond. With historical roots dating back to 1888 with Richard Middlemore’s foundational deed, the Society has been pivotal in fostering knowledge, research and practice in ophthalmology. Key milestones include the Middlemore Lecture series, initiated in 1889 and the formal establishment of the Society in 1911, aimed at enhancing collaboration among ophthalmic surgeons and contributing to the advancement of British Ophthalmology. The Society holds significant educational events, with several annual meetings in the UK and abroad, maintaining its legacy of medical education and charitable work.

The Midland Ophthalmological Society Meetings

The MOS conducts three regional meetings annually. The meetings have a theme and subspecialty, featuring talks by experts and designed to foster social interaction. The Annual General Meeting (AGM), which includes the MOS Junior Awards, is a highlight, concluding with an evening dinner.

About The Midland Ophthalmological Society

The MOS, established in 1911, is unique as it covers a vast area stretching from Nottingham to Northampton and includes Leicester, Oxford and Cambridge. It spans as far west as Hereford. The Society’s executive committee comprises a President, Secretaries, Trainee Representatives and a Treasurer. Each member of the committee serves a specified term and is chosen from locations within the Midlands.

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