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SpaMedica CPD Evening 5th December 1800-2030 hrs

5 November 2024

Preparing your patients for Cataract Surgery: What do you need to tell them

Presented by: Shireen Jenkins – Regional Lead Optometrist

SpaMedica will be hosting a CPD evening at their new premises in Swindon on 5th December 2024. There will be 3 CPD points available for Optoms and DOs.

For further information and to register, please use the following link:

SpaMedica CPD Event

 

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