Berkshire LOC and CPD Event
29 May 2024
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 within the NHS framework.
Jason Ho: “Retinal dilemmas, degeneration, and complexities”. Gain invaluable insights and practical knowledge to enhance your clinical practice and patient care.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with fellow professionals, and elevate your expertise in retinal care. Secure your spot today and join us at Wokingham Cricket Club for an enriching CPD experience.
5:45pm – 6:25pm. Arrival and refreshments
6:25pm – 6:40pm. LOC AGM
6:40pm – 7:40pm. Zaid Shalchi – “Managing AMD in the NHS”
7:40pm – 7:55pm. Comfort break and refreshments
7:55pm – 8:00pm. Berkshire Vision update
8:00pm – 9:00pm. Jason Ho – “Retinal dilemma, degenaration and complexities”
9`:00pm. Close
6:25pm – 6:40pm, Berkshire LOC AGM
LOC Chair Sean Caskey, and Treasurer Sara Shakir:
Hear from Berkshire LOC about this years work, and plans for the future.
6:40pm – 7:40pm,
Zaid Shalchi – Managing AMD in the NHS
A didactic lecture on age-related macular degeneration, including latest guidelines on the topic, as well as findings of key pivotal studies. The talk will also discuss treatment of AMD in the NHS and new developments such as the use of biosimilars and treatments for geographic atrophy.
Suitable for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians.
This lecture has been awarded 1 CPD point.
8:00pm – 9:00pm,
Jason Ho – “Retinal dilemma, degenaration and complexities”
This interactive lecture delivered by Dr Jason Ho, will cover common OCT findings that are encountered in clinical and community practice, reasons to refer, when to monitor and what to explain to patients.
Suitable for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians.
This lecture has been awarded 1 CPD point.
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