Elements: in this month's issue.
Historically, the Association has had as one of its key objectives, the fostering and promotion of strong links with clinicians within developing countries. Each year the association provides awards for educational and research projects globally. More recent funding has been awarded for: (a) an education outreach programme in rural Ethiopia; (b) ophthalmology clinical training in rural Africa; (c) clinical trial educational opportunities in Vietnam; and (d) medical student education in Bangladesh.

In the current issue of the Journal, Dr. Howell and colleagues at Imperial College London, describe their substantial clinical and …