Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 03 May 2024
6 May 2024
Change to NHS 111 call options for Healthcare Professionals
Please note that changes have been made to NHS 111 when calling as a Healthcare Professional, following an option being included for Mental Health. Please note the changes below
The Healthcare Professional option is now Option 3, then Option 3 again as follows:-
“Thank you for calling NHS 111, Please press 9 to continue;
If your call is about physical health, Press 1
If you are in Mental Health Crisis Press 2
If you are a Healthcare Professional or Lab Technician Press 3
– If you are ambulance crew, Press 1
– If you are calling from a Care Home, Press 2
– For any other Healthcare Professional Press 3
Notification of Hampshire LOC AGM & Peer Review CPD – 5th June 2024
Location:
Chilworth Manor Hotel, Chilworth, SO16 7PT
Google Maps – here
Apple Maps – here
Committee Nominations
There are vacancies on the management committee for two Contractor and three Performer representatives. Your support for the committee would be greatly appreciated and you can develop new skills along the way.
If you wish to be nominated for a position on the Committee; you should complete the Nomination paper including the nominee details – here and return to isilk@hampshireloc.org.uk by Monday 13 May 2024.
Attendance
Tickets for this event are free. Places are limited so registration is a must. To register for attendance please go to the Ticket Source page – here
Proxy/Postal Votes
If you are unable to attend and require a proxy or postal vote for committee elections, acceptance of accounts and accounts scrutineers 2024-25 please email Ian Silk as above, by Monday 13 May 2024.
All papers for the AGM will be sent out on or about 15 May 2024.
Collaboration on research studies with Southampton
A message from Professor Andrew Lotery.
We have a couple of new clinical trials I’d appreciate it if you could alert your colleagues too as we would be keen to screen potential patients for them.
The first is an intravitreal gene therapy trial for geographic atrophy.
This requires patients to have at least one optic disc area of geographic atrophy and for the area of atrophy to not involve the foveal centre.
The second is an oral drug therapy to reduce progression of early AMD. So patients need to have early or intermediate AMD in one eye and wet AMD in the other eye.If you have any possible patients please can you let me know by email – a.j.lotery@soton.ac.uk
Video from PhD student on AMD and diet
A message from Gift of Sight.
One of our PhD students in the vision science team has produced a short 5 minute video as part of her studies, and we thought it might be useful to share it with you.
Her topic of investigation is the role of diet in AMD. The video features animation of what happens to the cells when impacted by diet, along with an explanation by Andrew Lotery. The video is designed to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy diet when it comes to eyes.
Anna is also looking for feedback on the video to help complete her project and has produced an anonymous survey for viewers to fill in after watching the film.
The YouTube video link – here
And the survey link to complete afterwards – 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!
Laservision CPD Event 23 May 2024
Laservision are delighted to invite you to join us at our flagship clinic Prema on 23/5/24 for an evening event focusing on Age Related Macular Degeneration.
Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr Adam Booth will present an update on both wet and dry AMD, which will include:
Wet AMD – what and how to refer, what isn’t wet AMD, drug choice, management strategies
Dry AMD – categorizing dry AMD, available and emerging treatments, managing patient expectations
He will be followed by Oscar Ayling, National UK Sales Manager for Lumithera. Oscar will share his knowledge and expertise on Photobiomodulation and the use of the Valeda Light Delivery System. Included in his talk will be information on patient selection, recommended treatment schedules, and an overview of clinical studies with specific reference to the LIGHTSITE 111 trial.
Where:
Prema Clinic
Compass Rd
Cosham
Portsmouth
PO6 4RP
Apple Maps – here
Google Maps – here
When:
Thursday 23rd May 2024
6pm – Finger buffet and drinks
6.45pm – Presentation begins
8pm – Close
1 interactive CPD point will be available for this event.
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 laservision website –here
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14 December 2024
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6 December 2024
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26 November 2024
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25 November 2024
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9 November 2024
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Recruitment – PES Clinical Lead – Hampshire and Isle of Wight Primary Eyecare Services have a new position within the Service Development Directorate for a Clinical Lead role covering the Hampshire and Isle of Wight area, if you would like to apply, please complete the application form attached and send to recruitment@primaryeyecare.co.uk Please see Job …
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1 November 2024
Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 04 October 2024
Issues with Egress Email accounts At the time of writing it has been confirmed that the issue with Egress has now been resolved and recipients of Egress emails should now be able to open attachments. (as relayed via Egress) Sapphire Eye Care Interactive Evening of Ophthalmology – Chewton Glen, 14 October 2024 at 18:30 Sapphire …
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22 September 2024
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