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BEH Clinical Trials Seeking Patients With Extrafoveal Geographic Atrophy

The Clinical Research Unit at Bristol Eye Hospital is currently seeking patients with extrafoveal geographic atrophy and good visual acuity (better than 6/24) to participate in a ground-breaking clinical trial that could transform treatment options for geographic atrophy. This represents a unique opportunity for eligible patients to access pioneering research. With patient consent, please email …

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17 March 2025

Practice Plus Group – New CPD Calendar

Practice Plus Group now has a CPD event calendar available on their website to keep you up to date on opportunities for you. Please use the following link to view. Or head to our Events/CPD page for a breakdown of titles. Ophthalmology CPD calendar | Practice Plus Group

10 March 2025

Educational CPD Event @ Sulis Hospital Bath – Thurs 13th March 2025

The Future of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Thursday 13th March 2025 Sulis Hospital, Bath – Main Atrium 6:30 pm for supper and registration. 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Talks. Learning Objectives: This event will provide an update and evaluation of current treatments and future prospects for the treatment of both wet and dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. An …

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14 February 2025

Dry AMD and Geographic Atrophy – What’s new ? Watery eyes & Blepharoplasty

CPD Event: Dry AMD and Geographic Atrophy – What’s new ? Watery eyes & Blepharoplasty On Tuesday 4th February 2025, Nuffield Hospital are hosting a free CPD event led by Mr Adam Ross (Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon) and Mrs Gemma Manasseh (Consultant Ophthalmic & Oculoplastic Surgeon). This interactive lecture is CPD accredited. For more information, please …

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17 January 2025

ACES CPD Accredited Online Events

Please use the following link to access a list of the forthcoming, complimentary CPD events being hosted by ACES. ACES CPD Online Invite – January/February 2025 Click here to register Further information can also be found under our ‘Events and CPD’ heading

17 January 2025

Macular Referral Service Engagement Event – BEH/LOC/Primary Eye Care Services – Wed 5th March 2025

Bristol Eye Hospital, Avon LOC and Primary Eyecare Services would like to invite you to the following in-person event: Bristol Eye Hospital, Avon LOC and Primary Eyecare Services Engagement Event Wednesday 5th March 2025 Engineers House, The Promenade, Avon, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB *Free parking for 175 cars available* 17.30: Doors open 18.00: Food provided, networking …

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13 January 2025

Practice Plus Group CPD Event ‘OCT Interpretation Skills’

Join Practice Plus Group for their CPD events: OCT Interpretation skills Date: 15th January 2025 and 27th January 2025 Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Location: 15th January 2025 – Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green BS16 7FH 27th January 2025 – Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Devizes SN10 3UF To RSVP: EGD.BDM@Practiceplusgroup.com For more information:  Ophthalmology …

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19 December 2024

Newmedica Bristol CPD Event- Challenging Ocularplastics Cases (Thurs 30th Jan ’25)

Newmedica Bristol are hosting a CPD Event at their site in Aztec West, on Thursday 30th January 2025 at 6.30pm. This will be an interactive consultant-led session, worth 3 points, covering the topic of “Challenging Oculoplastics Cases”. Please register your interest via the following link: Newmedica Bristol CPD event – Challenging Oculoplastics Cases – Thursday 30th January …

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18 December 2024

Enhanced Cataract CPD Event: 18th December 2024

Primary eyecare services are hosting free event tailored for practitioners involved in enhanced eyecare services using OPERA, with a spotlight on the pre-op cataract/enhanced cataract referral service in England This will take place on Wednesday 18th December 7-8pm, via zoom and 1 interactive CPD point will be available for OOs and DOs (lecture) This session is perfect …

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12 December 2024

PCSE system change – clinical priority codes

We have been asked to share the following communications with you This communication outlines a PCSE system change which will be introduced overnight on 28/29 November 2024 that enables contractors to accurately capture when a sight test has been carried out in line with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) minimum interval frequency for specific clinical …

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12 December 2024