Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 10 February 2023
11 February 2023
Reminder – Participant recruitment for study on examination techniques for people who have had a stroke
This reminder relates to a study being carried out by Hampshire Optometrist, Malcolm Maciver.
The purpose of the study seeks to identify the most useful clinical procedures in visual examination post-stroke, with the aim of improving consistency of assessment, supporting improved care in the future.
The research is taking place at Leightons Opticians in the Avenue and would consist of participants attending for two examinations with me, one of which would consist of a ‘regular’ examination, while the other would be longer including a dilated examination and binocular vision work up.
I am asking that if colleagues have patients that they believe may have an interest in participating in this study to make them known of participant recruitment and signpost them to the option of participation in the study should this interest them.
More details – here
Further information can be obtained from Malcolm via email: 119135453@aston.ac.uk
Optegra Online CPD Event – 27 February 2023
Optegra are Keratoconus CPD event on 27 February 2023. Further details can be found – here.
To register please – click here
Sapphire Eye Care CPD Webinar – 28 February 2023
Sapphire Eye Care are delighted to enclose registration details for our CPD webinar on Tuesday 28th February at 7:00pm.
This presentation will be on ‘The Pros and Cons of Extended Depth of Focus Lenses vs Traditional and Multifocal lenses’, hosted by Mr Andrew Luff and Miss Anne Gilvarry.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Feb 28, 2023 07:00 PM London
Topic: Sapphire Eye Care – Webinar
Register in advance for this webinar – click here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please also email your name and GOC number to anna.nicholas@sapphire-eyecare.co.uk to ensure you can receive your CPD point for this webinar.
Practice Plus CPD Event – 28 February 2023
Practice Plus Group Portsmouth are hosting a CPD event on 28 February 2023.
Further details and how to register can be found – here
SpaMedica Regional CPD Event – 08 March 2023
SpaMedica have a regional CPD event on 08 March 2023.
Details of the event and how to register can be found – here
Save the Date! 23 March 2023 – University Hospital CPD Event
Thursday 23rd March, Southampton City Centre, 6.00pm to 9:30pm including :
“Advances in Corneal Therapeutics”
Chair: Professor Parwez Hossain – University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Sponsor: Ray Tam – Thea Pharmaceuticals
‘SMILE vs LASIK’, Mr David Anderson, Senior cataract, refractive and corneal surgeon at University Hospitals Southampton Foundation Trust.
‘Keratoconus’, Mr Aris Konstantopoulos, cataract, cornea and refractive consultant ophthalmologist at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
‘Advances in Ocular Surface Disease’, Professor Parwez Hossain, King James IV Professor University of Southampton & Consultant Ophthalmologist University Hospitals Southampton Foundation Trust
Summary and Close
Dinner
Awaiting final meeting registration weblink and CPD
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 09 October 2026
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 25 September 2026
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 18 September 2026
REMINDER: Hampshire CUES Decommissioning Update Webinar & Q&A Join Hampshire LOC, Primary Eyecare Services (PES) and LOCSU for a virtual meeting on 23 September, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, to hear the latest update on the decommissioning of the Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) in Hampshire. The session will provide an opportunity for contractors and performers to …
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Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 11 September 2026
REMINDER: Hampshire CUES Decommissioning Update Webinar & Q&A Join Hampshire LOC, Primary Eyecare Services (PES) and LOCSU for a virtual meeting on 23 September, 7.00pm to 8.00pm, to hear the latest update on the decommissioning of the Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) in Hampshire. The session will provide an opportunity for contractors and performers to understand …
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