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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 03 November 2023

4 November 2023

Frimley NHS Foundation Trust Post Cataract Service – Launch on 01 December 2023

Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey LOCs together with Primary Eyecare Service are delighted to announce that a Post Cataract Service for patients having cataract surgery at Frimley NHS Foundation Trust will launch on the 1stDecember 2023. This will allow patients having uncomplicated surgery to be discharged to a community optometry practice for their post-operative assessment.

Please act now to express your interest to deliver this service, and find out more by going to the link – here

Winter/Festive CPD event – 30th November 2023

LaserVision are delighted to invite you to join us for an evening CPD event on Thursday 30th November at our flagship clinic Prema. Festive food and drinks (maybe even a little glass of mulled wine…!🍷🎄) will be available from 6pm, with talks beginning at 6.45pm.

Consultant Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma specialist Nish Srikantha will update you on first line treatments for POAG, specifically SLT, with reference to the LiGHT trials and the most recent NICE guidelines.
His colleague Sarith Makuloluwe, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon, will share his expertise on droopy eyelids and blepharoplasty.

Both speakers will welcome questions and discussion throughout.
2 interactive CPD points will be available for the evening session.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Where:
Prema Clinic
Compass Rd
Cosham
Portsmouth
PO6 4RP

Google Maps – https://maps.app.goo.gl/fCvhrZSspmYftxtN9

When:
Thursday 30th November
6pm – Festive food and drinks
6.45pm – Talks begin
8.30pm – Close

For more information or to register to attend, please email events@laservision.co.uk including your GOC number and any dietary requirements, or follow the link to the events section on our website – here

Laser Vision  Corneal Dystrophies CPD Event – 09 November 2023

Laser Vision Corneal Specialist Mr Nick Maycock is delighted to invite you to an evening CPD event on Thursday 9th November at the NAAFI Cafe in Winchester.  Drop in from 6pm to catch up with colleagues, have a drink and some snacks, then from 6.30pm join Nick as he demystifies Corneal Dystrophies and takes you through modern management options (including DSEK vs DMEK) when medical intervention is needed.

There will also be plenty of time for a stimulating discussion and to ask questions.
1 interactive CPD point will be available.

Where:
The NAAFI Cafe (downstairs)
52-54 St George’s St
Winchester
SO23 8AH

Google Maps – https://maps.app.goo.gl/hsmrn6gFAeiLzunp8

When:
Thursday 9th November 2023
6pm – Snacks, drinks and networking
6.30pm – Talk begins
7.30pm – Close

For more information or to register, please email events@laservision.co.uk or register via our website – here

By hosting this event at the NAAFI Cafe, we are helping to improve the welfare of the local Armed Forces Community by contributing to the NAAFI Fund.  We’d love for you to join us.

SpaMedica OCT Interpretation CPD Event – 16 November 2023

Helping clinicians with OCT interpretation and commonly occurring pathology associated with OCT

More information and registration via the following link – here

SpaMedica Optometry Conference – 26 November 2023

The day consists of CPD points across a variety of sessions including peer discussions, VRICs quiz and the chance to gain your SpaMedica Post-Op Accreditation

For more information and to register please use the link – here

SpaMedica Isle of Wight CPD: OCT Interpretation – 29 November 2023

This event is being held at the Lakeside Park Hotel and is worth 3 CPD points

For more information and to register please use the link – here

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