Berkshire LOC would like to invite all ophthalmic staff in Berkshire to join its AGM on the 19th of July. Sponsored by Johnson and Johnson, Special Guests – Berkshire Vision and Shreya Haldar 6:00pm – 6:30pm: Welcome: refreshments and buffet 6:30pm – 6:55pm: AGM *Review of 2022-23 *Committee re-election and new nominees Berkshire LOC …
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17 June 2023
Anterior Ischaemic Neuropathies- You’ve got some Nerve! This webinar will be presented in conjunction with Local Optical Committees England. Ischaemic Optic Neuropathies are a frightening and frustrating time for both the patient and the practitioner. Immediate loss of vision and the accompanying questions can put a lot of pressure on the practitioner for a correct …
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16 June 2023
Join Frimley Hospital Foundation Trust for their third event to be held at Frimley Park Hospital on the 13th of July. There will be a buffet to kick off the evening, updates on their work, and then a focus on the topic of Ocular Emergencies, with interesting cases for you to review and discuss with …
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14 June 2023
You will hopefully already be aware of the roll out of the REGO electronic referral platform across the Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICS). This platform will allow all routine referrals for patients registered to a Berkshire West GP surgery to be sent directly from community Optometry practices to the patients’ …
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14 June 2023
Berkshire LOC would like to invite all ophthalmic staff in Berkshire to join its AGM on the 19th of July, 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Reading Cricket Club. Sponsored by Johnson and Johnson, with a CPD presentation from Shreya Haldar, glaucoma specialist at the RBHT (CPD points applied for). Special Guests – Berkshire Vision 6:00pm …
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7 June 2023
RBHT have a new form that they would like all referring optometrists to now use for the Wet AMD Fast Track Service. All referrals are to be emailed to: Rbb-tr.amd@nhs.net There is a section for further details if the referrer wishes to include additional information, but the tick boxes are what they would like to …
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4 June 2023
Optometry Wales are opening two webinars to practitioners in England. Taking place in June, with CPD points available, the webinars cover important topics irrespective of your area of practice. Presbyopia and Recent Solutions – Wednesday 7 June 2023: 06:30PM Optometry Wales invites you to an evening of online CPD. Our Speaker is: Mr Fadi Alkherdaji, …
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31 May 2023
What’s New in Glaucoma Thu, Jun 22, 2023 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM BST What’s new in Glaucoma Presented by: Mr Chris Hemmerdinger, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon (BSc (Hons), MCOptom, FRCOphth, MB ChB) (One interactive CPD available) Delegates will receive updated information on what’s new in glaucoma. Delegates will get the opportunity to ask questions and …
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30 May 2023
Cataract Post-op Accreditation – May Webinar Cataract Post-op Accreditation Webinar Wednesday 24th May 2023 | 6:30 – 9pm SpaMedica is currently the number one provider of cataract surgeries for NHS patients in the UK; with Forty-Seven hospitals based across the North West, the Midlands, Yorkshire, the South East and the South West. A key part …
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19 May 2023
NHS England has published new clinical priority codes for use by GOS contractors in England.
2 December 2024
New report reveals the untapped clinical and socio-economic impact of primary eye care.
29 November 2024
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