Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 27 October 2023
27 October 2023
Optometrist Low Vision Survey – Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University are currently distributing a survey to investigate Optometrists knowledge of the Certification of Visual Impairment process and knowledge of the support available to low vision patients within their area.
The University are planning to use this data to develop Continuing Professional Development and informative articles for Optometrists to help with advising their low vision patients.
Responses would be appreciated as they are trying to get as many responses as possible. Please share this with your colleagues if they are not aware and also let your colleagues know they can email the LOC Business Manager isilk@hampshireloc.org.ukif they would like to be added to the LOC mailing list.
The link to the survey is – here
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Optometrists Accounts of Communicating with People With Aphasia (PWA) : A Qualitative Study
Please see below a request from a Speech and Language Therapy student for optometrists to assist with her research project as part of her degree.
My name is Poppy Berringer and I am a third year Speech and Language Therapy student currently studying at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
I am contacting you today as I am conducting a research project as part of my degree, entitled ‘Optometrists Accounts of Communicating with People With Aphasia (PWA) : A Qualitative Study’. Optometrists must be qualified and working in the UK with clinical experience of working with people with aphasia. They must not have a communication disorder themselves.
Attached is the ‘Participant information sheet’ which outlines the objective of project and provides further information – here
Optegra Surrey Hospital Education Evening: Keratoconus and Allergic Eye Disease – 01 November 2023
Please find attached an invitation to Optegra CPD event at Surrey hospital on Wednesday 1st November.
Further details can be found – here
Registration details can be found – here
Laser Vision Corneal Dystrophies CPD Event – 09 November 2023
Laser Vision Corneal Specialist Mr Nick Maycock is delighted to invite you to an evening CPD event on Thursday 9th November at the NAAFI Cafe in Winchester. Drop in from 6pm to catch up with colleagues, have a drink and some snacks, then from 6.30pm join Nick as he demystifies Corneal Dystrophies and takes you through modern management options (including DSEK vs DMEK) when medical intervention is needed.
There will also be plenty of time for a stimulating discussion and to ask questions.
1 interactive CPD point will be available.
Where:
The NAAFI Cafe (downstairs)
52-54 St George’s St
Winchester
SO23 8AH
When:
Thursday 9th November 2023
6pm snacks, drinks and networking
6.30pm talk begins
7.30pm close
For more information or to register, please email events@laservision.co.uk or register via our website – here
By hosting this event at the NAAFI Cafe, we are helping to improve the welfare of the local Armed Forces Community by contributing to the NAAFI Fund. We’d love for you to join us.
SpaMedica OCT Interpretation CPD Event – 16 November 2023
Helping clinicians with OCT interpretation and commonly occurring pathology associated with OCT
More information and registration via the following link – here
SpaMedica Optometry Conference – 26 November 2023
The day consists of CPD points across a variety of sessions including peer discussions, VRICs quiz and the chance to gain your SpaMedica Post-Op Accreditation
For more information and to register please use the link – here
SpaMedica Isle of Wight CPD: OCT Interpretation – 29 November 2023
This event is being held at the Lakeside Park Hotel and is worth 3 CPD points
For more information and to register please use the link – here
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