Glaucoma Awareness Week takes place on 28 June – 4 July 2021
29 June 2021
Family and loved ones: what’s the story behind this year’s theme?
It’s been a year like no other and many people have been unable to be with their family and loved ones. So, with the timing of Glaucoma Awareness Week 2021 falling just as the restrictions are being lifted across the UK, we wanted to celebrate the opportunity to come together while also sharing important information that could help save sight.
Firstly, we’re raising awareness of the family link with the disease. Did you know that someone has at least a four-times higher risk of developing glaucoma if they have a close blood relative who has it? So, if you have glaucoma, you should tell your relatives as they need to have their sight tested regularly.
Secondly, we’re starting a conversation about how we can support family members who are caring for someone with glaucoma. When someone you care about is diagnosed with glaucoma, our support services and information resources can help you understand the disease better.
How can you get involved in Glaucoma Awareness Week?
There are lots of ways that you can get involved in Glaucoma Awareness Week. The most important action you can take is to start talking to your family and friends about glaucoma. Glaucoma Awareness Week is all about starting this important conversation
Aside from getting the conversation about glaucoma started, we’ve got a few other ideas for activities you can do to mark Glaucoma Awareness Week, and we’ve created a whole range of resources for you to use.
Visit our website for to find out more.
Berkshire LOC Latest News
CHEC – Virtual CPD Event 7th of August
CHEC are holding a ‘suitable for all’ virtual CPD event on the evening of Wednesday August 7th on MS Teams. Please see the details below:
21 July 2024
CANCELLED – Focus on Glaucoma Evening Seminar
Sadly, the Focus on Glaucoma Evening Seminar, hosted by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has now been cancelled. Date: 15th of July Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Venue: Post Graduate Education Centre, Ground Floor, Frimley Park Hospital. Please contact lorraine.north@nhs.net for further information.
10 July 2024
WOPEC MECS Assessment Oxfordshire LOC
DATE: Sunday 11th of August, 2024 VENUE: SpaMedica Oxford Don’t miss the opportunity to become an accredited MECS performer. This is a gentle reminder to book your space now. Oxfordshire LOC will be fully funding a number of spaces on a “first come first serve” basis. To be eligible you must be working in …
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28 June 2024
Focus on Glaucoma Seminar – Frimley Health NHS Foundation
Focus on Glaucoma Evening Seminar, hosted by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. Date: 15th of July Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Venue: Post Graduate Education Centre, Ground Floor, Frimley Park Hospital. Please contact lorraine.north@nhs.net to register your interest.
28 June 2024
SpaMedica CPD Training Event
Please see details below of SpaMedica’s next CPD event to be held at their Wokingham hospital on the 31st of July. This event has been awarded 2 CPD points.
22 June 2024
Ophthalmic Community Research – Monday 24th of June
Dear colleagues, This is an initiative between the Eye Research Group Oxford and the College. Please see the details in the flyer below:
21 June 2024
Berkshire Vision – Darts and Curry Fundraiser
Join Berkshire Vision on the 27th June for their Darts and Curry fundraiser. Tickets cost £30 per person and all proceeds from the night will go directly to helping them continue their vital work supporting blind and visually impaired children and adults in the local community. To book your tickets visit the link below or …
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30 May 2024
Berkshire LOC and CPD Event
Join us on Wednesday, July 17th, at Wokingham Cricket Club for this event. Hear about current optical developments in Berkshire from LOC Chair, Sean Caskey, and then earn some CPD from the following lectures: Zaid Shalchi: “Managing AMD in the NHS”. Discover the latest advancements, best practices, and strategies for effectively managing age-related macular degeneration …
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29 May 2024
SpaMedica Post-Operative Accreditation Webinar
Cataract Post-Operative Accreditation Webinar Presented by Dr Alex Silvester – Chief Medical Officer 2 CPD Points SpaMedica is currently the number one provider of cataract surgeries for NHS patients in the UK; with Fifty hospitals based across the North West, the Midlands, Yorkshire, the South East and the South West. A key part of our …
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23 May 2024
Optom event – Retinal Vein Occlusion
You are cordially invited to a CPD event for Optometrists: Topic: Retinal vein occlusion Speaker: Mr Zaid Shalchi, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Time: 6.00-8.00pm Monday 10 June 2024 Place: Castle Suite, Princess Margaret Hospital, Osborne Road, Windsor SL4 3SJ Free registration with dinner included but book early as capacity is limited. Register at https://bit.ly/rvoforoptoms
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