Newmedica CPD Event 16th March 2025
23 January 2026
We are delighted to invite you to an exciting clinical CPD evening offering 3 CPD points across two highly relevant sessions for community and specialty optometrists.
📅 Monday 16 March 2026
⏰ 6.30pm start with food and drinks
📍Forest Pines Hotel, Ermine Street, Broughton, DN20 0AQ
We are hosting two back-to-back CPD events, presented by Mr Bataung Mokete along with a session delivered by Alcon – Nick Barrett.
Later in the evening, Newmedica will also present an update on private services.
📘 Session One (2 CPD Points): OCT Interpretation – An Ophthalmologist’s View
For: Optometrists and Specialty Optometrists (AS/SP/IP)
A practical, case-based session exploring OCT interpretation over time, identifying structural changes, and understanding how these influence management decisions.
Key learnings:
Identify and interpret structural OCT changes to monitor disease progression
Apply OCT findings confidently to clinical decision-making
Enhanced interpretation guidance for specialty optometrists
👁️ Session Two (1 CPD Point): Common Vitreoretinal Conditions – A Primary Care Perspective
For: Optometrists
A focused update on common vitreoretinal presentations, referral urgency, and patient communication, supported by real clinical examples.
Key learnings:
Recognise five common vitreoretinal conditions and when urgent referral is required
Understand indications and outcomes of vitreoretinal surgery for effective patient counselling
If you’d like to attend, please register below:
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We look forward to seeing you there
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