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.
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