Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 12 April 2024

12 April 2024

LaserVision – CPD Event – 18 April 2024

LaserVision Consultant Ophthalmologists Nick Maycock and Nish Srikantha invite you to join them in Winchester on Thursday 18th April for the 2nd in their series of discussion workshops.

This time the focus is on Glaucoma – Nick will present and lead a discussion around an interesting paper on the effects of glaucoma drops on the corneal surface, following which Nish will share a recent case of his to demonstrate some important points in glaucoma management with respect to corneal surface disease.

Narrow angle management remains an ambiguous and challenging area of practice.  With that in mind, Nish plans to help clarify things by referring to new guidance from recent literature, creating a straightforward plan using information on how patients are categorised and when they may need a referral to the hospital or private eye care services.

2 papers are available to help you prepare for the discussion and will be sent on receipt of registration.  We really hope you can join us for what should be an informative and stimulating evening.

3 Interactive CPD points will be available at this event

Where: Overdraft Craft Beer & Tacos
5 Jewry St
Winchester
SO23 8RZ
Apple Maps – here
Google Maps – here

When: Thursday 18th April 2024
6pm – arrival and drinks
6.30pm – discussion begins and food served
8/8.30pm – close

Registration is not essential but would be appreciated. Last minute deciders are always welcome!

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

Newmedica Hampshire – 10-point super CPD  – Sunday 28th April 2024

Join Newmedica Hampshire for a 10-point super CPD for Optometrists and 4 points for Dispensing Opticians. Sunday 28th April. 09:45 – 16:00.

Further information on the event and how to register is available – here

Leightons are excited to announce that they are sponsoring their first Optical CPD Conference, OXYGEN 2024 – Newbury, West Berkshire – Sunday, 12 May 2024

Register – here

In collaboration with expert consultants from the RNIB, the OCCS, the optical industry, and ophthalmology we are delighted to be able to provide you with insights from clinical, regulatory, and multidisciplinary healthcare perspectives.

This clinical conference brings together eye care professionals for an interactive programme featuring globally renowned speakers. Feeding minds in ways that can be applied to everyday practice enhances vision, well-being, and overall experience.

There are three simultaneous tracks taking place offering lots of choice for learning across a total of 13 sessions. GOC CPD points have been applied for, with the opportunity to earn up to 12 relevant interactive points, including numerous peer review sessions and specialty points.

Keynote sessions to look out for include:

• Mr Dan Lindfield twice ranked amongst the Top 100 Ophthalmologists, an engaging keynote speaker who will open the event with Glaucoma: growing pressure that there’s more to it than pressure.
• Dr Louise Gow, the clinical lead for eye health, optometry and low vision at the RNIB, will deliver her peer review Low vision First Aid.
• Mr Steve Lash, consultant ophthalmologist vitreoretinal surgeon at the University Hospital Southampton with some eye opening ultra-widefield retinal cases that will help us Open wide – Retinal Cases.
• Richard Edwards, optometrist, optical professional services expert and consultant to the Optical Consumer Complaints Service with the peer review a Be safe, not sorry inspired by real patient complaints that have been received by the GOC and OCCS.
• Progressive Technology – it ain’t what you do it’s the way that you do it hosted by Andy Sanders, professional services director at Hoya.

The day will provide the opportunity to:

• Earn up to 12 interactive CPD points across three simultaneous learning tracks designed for optometrists, dispensing opticians, and contact lens opticians.
• Chose from an extensive range of topics delivered by globally renowned speakers & industry experts.
• Gain hands-on experience in clinical techniques.
• Attend small group workshops and discussion groups for a personalised peer-to-peer learning experience.
• Network with colleagues.

Details of the full programme – here
Minimum requirement to attend: GOC registration
Cost for attending the day: Free to attend*

Location: Newbury Racecourse,
Racecourse Rd,
Newbury
RG14 7NZ
Apple Maps – here
Google Maps – here

Register – here

Optegra are proud to announce that they are hosting OSCE Preparation Sessions for Pre-Reg Optometrists about to sit their final exams – Sunday 19th May 2024

The tutorials will be provided by the Out of the Box Optics team and will take place at our Whiteley (Hampshire), Birmingham and Central London locations.

There will be options of 24 station or 12 station circuits in Birmingham/Central London, and the 24-station circuit in Hampshire.

We have secured early bird booking rates available by clicking – here, plus an additional discount by using the code “OPTEGRA24MJ“

Please help us to spread the word to any Pre-Reg Optometrists (& their supervisors). We’ve worked hard to secure this service to make it accessible to as many future Optometrists as possible!

There are limited spaces, and we expect these sessions will get booked up quite quickly, so don’t delay!