L&D Cats, CPD And FODO News

28 December 2023

We have 3 items for you today:

1. 1. Luton & Dunstable Annual Cataract Accreditation and Teaching Event – Wed 6 Dec
      We have been advised of this upcoming event, as below. Please bear in mind the NHS obligation to offer patient choice when considering using any Direct Cataract Pathways. L&D say:

      “Dear all,

      The Eye Department at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital would like to invite local Optometrists to attend the annual cataract shared-care reaccreditation and education event. This scheme allows for direct patient referrals for Cataract Surgery from accredited local Optometrists who carry out pre and post-assessments for eligible patients.

      On Wednesday 6^th December 2023 starting at 6.15pm

      Location: COMET ground floor, L&D Hospital, Lewsey Road, LU4 0DZ

      This event is mandatory for local Optometrists to attend if they wish to continue participating in the scheme. Those Optometrists who have already attended an event this year at Moorfields/Addenbrookes are not required to attend but can do so if they wish.

      Those wishing to attend our event are requested to sign up by clicking here: https://cataractlanddaccreditation2023.eventbrite.co.uk

      There will be talk by Ms Subash (Consultant Ophthalmologist) on “Myopia and its clinical significance“

      CPD points have been applied for. In the event these are not approved in time, there is the option of self-directed CPD (one point).

      Regards,

      M. Akil Kanani MCOptom Prof Cert Glauc, Dip Tp (IP)
      IP Optometrist
      Ophthalmology – L&D.”

   2. Webinar: ‘AMD 2023: An Update’ – Wednesday 13th December
      
      Optegra are running another of their Webinar series, “AMD 2023: An update” on Wednesday 13th December 2023 at 6.45pm. Further details and registration can be found HERE.
   3. FODO News
      Is HERE, including PCSE continuity plan, Medical retina training available and Help support homeless people this Christmas. Their update from 24th November is HERE, including Glaucoma charity runs road safety campaign, WCO aims to improve eye care for children and e-GOS reminder.

   Kind regards

   Herts LOC