Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 09 June 2023

12 June 2023

University Hospital Southampton Teaching Event for Optometrists – Thurs 22 June 2023 (with revised email address)

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’

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

More info and booking – here

Optegra CPD Webinar 22 June 2023

What’s new in Glaucoma

Information & Registration – here

TUESDAY 1st AUGUST 2023
South East Regional LOCs – CPD Evening – 1 X Interactive Point

Save the Date!

Lorcan Butler – The Optical Engagement Manager will be presenting a CPD Educational event to South Eastern Local Optical Committees combined.
All Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Contact Lens Opticians and Pre-Reg Students are more than welcome.

This is a Save The Date Notification.

Registration Link will be sent out closer to the date

TITLE: Leadership in Optometry

Lorcan Butler is a Dispensing Optician & Optometrist who works for The Brain Tumour Charity. Lorcan has given this presentation in the past to numerous optical associations, Optical Conferences and other LOCS across England.

This presentation will be worth 1 CPD point, Interactive, GOC Core Domain: Leadership.