THE Institute of Ophthalmology, Royal Eye Hospital, St. George's Circus, London, S.E.1, proposes to devote a considerable proportion of its funds to industrial ophthalmology. In view of the absence of any co-ordinated work in this field, it is felt that a national survey of workers, and of work already accomplished, is a necessary preliminary to the undertaking of research on any specific aspect of this very extensive subject. The Institute therefore invites those who have routine experience in any branch of industrial ophthalmology, or who have undertaken original work bearing upon it, to communicate with the Institute stating briefly their experience and defining the aspect of the work with which they are most familiar—medical supervision, safety, lighting, industrial psychology, etc. It is the Institute's policy to promote the investigation of industrial ophthalmic problems in the districts in which they arise. It is hoped that those replying to this request will be willing to co-operate in their own areas and in their special fields of interest and experience as the national scheme develops. This invitation is extended not only to individual workers, but also to research and other organizations concerned. The funds will be distributed on the recommendation of the Scientific Executive Committee in the form of grants for approved work. The Committee proposes, initially, to support, co-ordinate and publish work undertaken throughout Great Britain.
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Sep 1, 1999
B Blais 
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