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DCH Pause New Referrals To Paediatric Ophthalmology Service

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s Ophthalmology department has paused accepting new referrals into the Paediatric Ophthalmology service, due to a vacancy within with consultant workforce. This does not include Orthoptist and Optometrist led care and these referrals can continue to be accepted. Referrals requiring a Paediatric Ophthalmologist opinion/ advice/ review, should be referred to UHD Ophthalmology …

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14 February 2025

SpaMedica – Cataract Post-Operative Accreditation Webinar- 11th December 2024

For more information on the webinar hosted by SpaMedica on 11/12/24, please use the following link: Accreditation Webinar

5 November 2024

Optometrists Engagement with Acute Trusts Questionnaire

Dorset Acute Care Trusts are keen to understand and deliver better engagement with the local community. Please help them understand your needs and requirements by filling out the below questionnaire. Dorset Optometrists Engagement with Acute Trusts Questionnaire  You may also be able to use the QR code below:

25 October 2024

Invitation to attend Dorset LOC Free Online Peer Review 23 Oct 24

Dorset LOC are hosting a free provider led online peer review CPD event on Wednesday 23rd October at 18:30 – 20:00 for Dispensing Opticians and Optometrists where 3 points will be available. Case topics include red eye, glaucoma and low vision If you would like to attend please sign up via the link below https://forms.office.com/e/vqBWb8gXND

9 October 2024

Notification of Annual General Meeting & Lecture presented by Consultant Ophthalmologist Andy Turnbull

03 April 2024 Notification of Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Dorset LOC will be held on Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 6.30 pm at The RNLI College, West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZ. Registration and a light buffet will be served from 6.30 pm and following the AGM, Andy Turnbull …

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3 April 2024

New general ophthalmic services fees for 2024/25

New general ophthalmic services fees for 2024/25 From 1 April 2024, there is new guidance setting out fees for general ophthalmic services, including: ​NHS sight test fee and NHS domiciliary fees NHS optical voucher values Continuing education and training payment for 2023, payable in 2024 Grant payable to supervisors of pre-registration trainees You can read the guidance here in full. The …

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3 April 2024

SpaMedica Cataract Post-Operative Accreditation Webinar – 2 CPD points

On 3rd April 2024, Spamedica are hosting a Cataract Post-Operative Accreditation webinar from 630-830pm. For more information please use the following link: Cataract Post-Operative Accreditation Webinar _ SpaMedica To register please use the following link: Book Now  

22 March 2024

Optegra – ‘Basic Interpretation of Visual Fields’ CPD Event

On 27 March 2024, Optegra are presenting a 3 point CPD event  The Bear of Burton, Christchurch 630-830pm. The event will be presented by Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Mr Javier Bardavio. For Further information can be found in the below flyer along with the link to book. CPD invite  Book Now

9 February 2024

SpaMedica CPD Event – ‘Funny Looking Eyelids’

On 12 March 2024, SpaMedica Poole are presenting a 3 point CPD event for Optometrists and DOs featuring Mariana Carvalho and Charlotte Jones. For more information and to book, please use the following link: SpaMedica – ‘Funny Looking Eyelids’

9 February 2024

CHEC Fixed Site Festive Opening Hours

Please use the following link to access CHEC fixed site festive opening hours:  Festive opening hours Dorset  

11 December 2023