Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 10 November 2023
12 November 2023
Open Sight Hampshire Newsletter and Guidance
Here is the latest newsletter from Open Sight together with guidance on services they provide for the visually impaired community across Hampshire.
Newsletter – here
Guidance – here
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
Winter/Festive CPD event – 30 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
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