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Frimley Post Cataract Service – Launch Event

16 November 2023

Monday 27th of November: Online: 6:30pm

In preparation for the launch of their Post Cataract Service, Frimley Trust are inviting you to join them on Monday, 27th of November at 6:30pm to hear the about the clinical aspects of the service from the Ophthalmic Consultants.

This service is scheduled to launch on the 1st of December.

Please find the link to join this event below:

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If you have not yet registered your interest in providing this service, please see the details below and complete the register of interest form:

Please Express Your Interest to Deliver this Service

 

Frimley Trust: Expression of Interest to Deliver Post-op Cataract Service (office.com)

Getting ready to provide the service:

 

If your practice is already registered to provide services through OPERA:

 

 

  • Please check that all optometrists associated with the practice have their WOPEC Cataract Certificate uploaded to their Practitioner Profile.

 

If your practice is not currently registered to provide services through OPERA:

 

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