{"id":732,"date":"2026-10-16T08:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T07:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/dorset-loc\/?p=732"},"modified":"2026-10-15T12:05:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T11:05:42","slug":"latest-news-from-dorset-loc-16-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loc-online.co.uk\/dorset-loc\/2026\/10\/16\/latest-news-from-dorset-loc-16-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest News from Dorset LOC &#8211; 16 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>CPD Opportunity: Sapphire Eye Care Annual Education Evening<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Join Colleagues for an Evening of Learning and Networking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sapphire Eye Care is delighted to host its 7th Annual CPD Event on Monday 23 November 2026 at the prestigious Chewton Glen Hotel.<\/p>\n<p>This popular event offers eye care professionals an excellent opportunity to gain valuable clinical insights, earn CPD points, and network with colleagues from across the region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 CPD Points<\/li>\n<li>Gourmet buffet from 6:00pm<\/li>\n<li>Presentations begin at 6:30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Expert Speaker Line-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Attendees will hear from an experienced panel of speakers covering a range of topical subjects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prof. Andy Luff<\/strong> \u2013 Risk factors for retinal detachment and the effect of phacoemulsification<\/li>\n<li><strong>Miss Bhavna Sharma<\/strong> \u2013 Beyond the Drops: A Holistic Approach to Dry Eye<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mr Nish Srikantha<\/strong> \u2013 The Tube, the Trab and the Ugly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The evening will also feature insights from Baba Awopetu on &#8220;Focus Together&#8221;, alongside product updates from Rayne<strong>r<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Book<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Places are open to Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians, Practice Owners, Practice Managers and Pre-Registration Students.<\/p>\n<p>To reserve your place, email <strong>events@sapphire-eyecare.co.uk<\/strong> and include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your name<\/li>\n<li>GOC number<\/li>\n<li>Practice name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wiltshire LOC encourages members to take advantage of this excellent educational and networking opportunity.<\/p>\n<h2>Cataract Services Discussion Workshop \u2013 Earn 3 Interactive CPD Points<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Virtual Workshop for Practitioners Delivering Cataract Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Primary Eyecare Services will be hosting a Cataract Services Discussion Workshop via Zoom on:<\/p>\n<p>-Monday 2 November 2026<br \/>\n-7:00pm to 8:15pm<\/p>\n<p>-Register <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/j48_1tAIQNGoIfzf-TfAQA?msdynmkt_trackingcontext=4bcfea61-e7a6-453b-8186-2829cb990300#\/registration\">Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Designed for practitioners delivering enhanced cataract referral and post-operative cataract services, this interactive workshop provides 3 CPD points for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop Topics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using real-world case studies, the session will explore:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The GIRFT-recommended cataract referral filtering pathway<\/li>\n<li>Post-operative cataract assessment protocols<\/li>\n<li>The principles of patient choice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Attending the Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Participants are advised to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register and join using one device only<\/li>\n<li>Use a laptop or desktop computer where possible<\/li>\n<li>Ensure their camera and microphone are working, as both will be required for breakout room discussions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that this workshop repeats sessions previously delivered at the Primary Eyecare Services &amp; Heart of West Midlands Workforce Development Conference and Aston University.<\/p>\n<p>Practitioners involved in cataract services are encouraged to register early and secure their place for this valuable CPD opportunity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CPD Opportunity: Sapphire Eye Care Annual Education Evening Join Colleagues for an Evening of Learning and Networking Sapphire Eye Care is delighted to host its 7th Annual CPD Event on Monday 23 November 2026 at the prestigious Chewton Glen Hotel. 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