Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 02 June 2023 (EDITTED 5TH JUNE)
3 June 2023
Non Subfoveal Geographic Atrophy – UHS Trial
Professor Andrew Lotery is looking for patients with GA and no history of wet AMD in either eye. This is for an observational study but may lead on to a treatment trial. Patients can be referred via dimitrios.kalogeropoulos@uhs.nhs.uk. If possible they would like patient details address, dob and a phone number and if possible a photo /oct scan of their eye. Emails to be headed “GA Trial”
Patients who have geographic atrophy not involving the fovea can be included. The atrophy can be 1 um off the fovea.
If further information is required please email A.J.Lotery@soton.ac.uk
University Hospital Southampton Teaching Event for Optometrists – Thurs 22 June 2023
Following discussions with Hampshire LOC, we are pleased to announce that Mr Aris Konstantopoulos will be hosting an event for Optometrists titled
‘Ocular emergencies in primary care setting’
Presenters: Aris Konstantopoulos (Anterior segment), Serafeim Antonakis (vitreoretinal), Dario Inzerillo (medical retina)
When: Thursday 22 June 2023
Time: 18:30 (registration), start 18:45 approx
Where: OPD A, Eye Unit, Southampton General Hospital
To register: for the event please email Nicola.skeats@uhs.nhs.uk quoting ‘Teaching event for Optometrists – 22 June 23’
(EMAIL ADDRESS TYPO CORRECTED 5TH JUNE 2023)
This is not a CPD event but self-directed learning. Snacks and drinks will be available.
WOPEC On-line Naevus Module
Hampshire LOC can now provide WOPEC learning module codes for Naevus.
If you would like a learning code to access the module, please email the LOC Business Manager isilk@hampshireloc.org.uk with your request.
CPD opportunities in June
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
Duty of Candour – Monday 12 June
Discover more and book – here
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