Latest News from Hampshire LOC – 03 May 2024

Location:
Chilworth Manor Hotel, Chilworth, SO16 7PT
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Committee Nominations

There are vacancies on the management committee for two Contractor and three Performer representatives. Your support for the committee would be greatly appreciated and you can develop new skills along the way.

If you wish to be nominated for a position on the Committee; you should complete the Nomination paper including the nominee details – here  and return to isilk@hampshireloc.org.uk by Monday 13 May 2024.

Attendance

Tickets for this event are free. Places are limited so registration is a must. To register for attendance please go to the Ticket Source page – here

Proxy/Postal Votes

If you are unable to attend and require a proxy or postal vote for committee elections, acceptance of accounts and accounts scrutineers 2024-25 please email Ian Silk as above, by Monday 13 May 2024.

All papers for the AGM will be sent out on or about 15 May 2024.

Leightons are excited to announce that they are sponsoring their first Optical CPD Conference, OXYGEN 2024 – Newbury, West Berkshire – Sunday, 12 May 2024

Register – here

In collaboration with expert consultants from the RNIB, the OCCS, the optical industry, and ophthalmology we are delighted to be able to provide you with insights from clinical, regulatory, and multidisciplinary healthcare perspectives.

This clinical conference brings together eye care professionals for an interactive programme featuring globally renowned speakers. Feeding minds in ways that can be applied to everyday practice enhances vision, well-being, and overall experience.

There are three simultaneous tracks taking place offering lots of choice for learning across a total of 13 sessions. GOC CPD points have been applied for, with the opportunity to earn up to 12 relevant interactive points, including numerous peer review sessions and specialty points.

Keynote sessions to look out for include:

• Mr Dan Lindfield twice ranked amongst the Top 100 Ophthalmologists, an engaging keynote speaker who will open the event with Glaucoma: growing pressure that there’s more to it than pressure.
• Dr Louise Gow, the clinical lead for eye health, optometry and low vision at the RNIB, will deliver her peer review Low vision First Aid.
• Mr Steve Lash, consultant ophthalmologist vitreoretinal surgeon at the University Hospital Southampton with some eye opening ultra-widefield retinal cases that will help us Open wide – Retinal Cases.
• Richard Edwards, optometrist, optical professional services expert and consultant to the Optical Consumer Complaints Service with the peer review a Be safe, not sorry inspired by real patient complaints that have been received by the GOC and OCCS.
• Progressive Technology – it ain’t what you do it’s the way that you do it hosted by Andy Sanders, professional services director at Hoya.

The day will provide the opportunity to:

• Earn up to 12 interactive CPD points across three simultaneous learning tracks designed for optometrists, dispensing opticians, and contact lens opticians.
• Chose from an extensive range of topics delivered by globally renowned speakers & industry experts.
• Gain hands-on experience in clinical techniques.
• Attend small group workshops and discussion groups for a personalised peer-to-peer learning experience.
• Network with colleagues.

Details of the full programme – here
Minimum requirement to attend: GOC registration
Cost for attending the day: Free to attend*

Location: Newbury Racecourse,
Racecourse Rd,
Newbury
RG14 7NZ
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Register – here

Optegra are proud to announce that they are hosting OSCE Preparation Sessions for Pre-Reg Optometrists about to sit their final exams – Sunday 19th May 2024

The tutorials will be provided by the Out of the Box Optics team and will take place at our Whiteley (Hampshire), Birmingham and Central London locations.

There will be options of 24 station or 12 station circuits in Birmingham/Central London, and the 24-station circuit in Hampshire.

We have secured early bird booking rates available by clicking – here, plus an additional discount by using the code OPTEGRA24MJ

Please help us to spread the word to any Pre-Reg Optometrists (& their supervisors). We’ve worked hard to secure this service to make it accessible to as many future Optometrists as possible!

There are limited spaces, and we expect these sessions will get booked up quite quickly, so don’t delay!

Laservision CPD Event 23 May 2024

Laservision are delighted to invite you to join us at our flagship clinic Prema on 23/5/24 for an evening event focusing on Age Related Macular Degeneration.

Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr Adam Booth will present an update on both wet and dry AMD, which will include:

Wet AMD – what and how to refer, what isn’t wet AMD, drug choice, management strategies

Dry AMD – categorizing dry AMD, available and emerging treatments, managing patient expectations

He will be followed by Oscar Ayling, National UK Sales Manager for Lumithera. Oscar will share his knowledge and expertise on Photobiomodulation and the use of the Valeda Light Delivery System. Included in his talk will be information on patient selection, recommended treatment schedules, and an overview of clinical studies with specific reference to the LIGHTSITE 111 trial.

Where:
Prema Clinic
Compass Rd
Cosham
Portsmouth
PO6 4RP

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When:
Thursday 23rd May 2024
6pm – Finger buffet and drinks
6.45pm  – Presentation begins
8pm – Close

1 interactive CPD point will be available for this event.

For more information or to register to attend, please email events@laservision.co.uk including your GOC number and any dietary requirements, or follow the link to the events section on laservision website –here